EHS Systems Specialist - NAM

About the role

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history. The NAM EHS System Specialist works with the NAM EHS Systems Partner to provide support and guidance to the company's regional business units.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.

Responsibilities

• Designs system improvements to meet the needs of the business
• Monitors all EHS key performance indicators, company EHS management systems, metrics and programs around business permits, licenses, certification
• Monitors all related regional deliverables for quality around business permits, licenses, and certification
• Coordinates and performs the renewals of non-environmental business permits, licenses, certification
• Updates the VelocityEHS compliance module with permits, compliance-based action items, and supporting document/communications
• Reviews and distributes business permits, licenses, and certifications
• Designs automated performance reports around business permits, licenses, certification
• Designs/maintains business permits, licenses, certification performance system dashboards
• Develops communication plans around business permits, licenses, certification
• Reviews all regional performance data and identifies at-risk locations
• Monitors continuous improvement plans with regions for renewals of business permits, licenses, certification
• Provides training to local users in the VelocityEHS Compliance Module
• Engages with Operations to facilitate the exchange of critical documentation
• Fosters relationships with Local, State and County Agencies to request information, maintain internal database up-to-date and solicit all applicable documentation pertaining to the non-environmental certifications
• Liaises with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments are made
• Manages the end-to-end workers’ compensation claim process, ensuring timely reporting, investigation, and resolution of workplace injuries
• Collaborates closely with Operations, Human Resources, Benefits, and Payroll to support prompt and safe return-to-work outcomes
• Participates in a weekly claims review call, providing updates on open cases, action items, and next steps
• Receives and reviews WorkCare notifications as part of the designated distribution list, ensuring timely follow-up on medical evaluations