EHS Business Partner
| Company | Genuine Parts Company |
|---|---|
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Dallas, TX, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a safety-related role, preferably in an industrial or multi-site environment
- Experience in managing and auditing compliance for DOT requirements and vehicle fleets
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management systems (SMS)
- Strong analytical skills to assess trends in incidents, develop improvement plans, and track outcomes
- Proficiency in injury investigations, vehicle accident documentation, auditing practices, and corrective action implementation
- Ability to develop and deliver impactful training programs
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills to foster collaboration across teams and sites
- Willingness to travel up to 50% for mine site inspections, audits, and employee interactions
Responsibilities
- Promotes a robust safety culture by providing training, guidance, and resources to employees
- Leads safety initiatives through toolbox talks, stand downs, and site visits to address potential risks and reinforce safe work practices
- Reviews and ensures all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training is completed for applicable personnel
- Develops training programs to enhance safety awareness and compliance for all team members
- Tracks and reports on training completion to meet corporate and regional benchmarks
- Conducts regular onsite visits to develop strong relationships with employees and management
- Prioritizes visits to sites with the highest employee count, incident rates, or lowest audit scores
- Ensures all regional sites are visited on a three-year rotation to maintain consistent safety standards
- Monitors and ensures compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and EPA regulations, including permits and reporting requirements
- Maintains knowledge of equipment and its safe operation to identify and address compliance gaps effectively
- Oversees DOT compliance for the area, including auditing driver logs, overseeing vehicle updates, and conducting applicable training
- Investigates workplace injuries, vehicle accidents, and other safety-related incidents
- Documents incidents and follow up with corrective action plans to mitigate future risks
- Analyzes trends in total recordable incident rates (TRIR), injury and accident reports, and identify areas for improvement
- Conducts safety audits and follow up on findings, including implementing corrective actions
- Updates and reports quarterly trends on accidents, frequencies, and other safety performance metrics
- Monitors injury and vehicle accident trends to establish proactive measures that enhance safety performance
- Manages the tracking of vehicles in the area and ensure proper maintenance, updates, and safety compliance
- Understands and monitors EPA permits for all sites, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations
- Identifies and addresses any gaps in permit coverage or adherence
- Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CHMM) are a plus
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar safety certifications are strongly preferred
- Certified Lead Auditor preferred
- MSHA Part 46/48 Certification or equivalent