Auditor, Health & Safety Compliance

I. Job Summary 
Under minimal supervision, plan and conduct health and safety compliance audits of various entities to determine compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, programs, and internal policies with a focus on OSHA standards.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Plan and conduct internal audits to determine compliance with Federal and State regulations. 
   
• Review facility operations and records to ensure adequacy of internal controls, compliance with procedures, consistency with established health and safety laws, rules and regulations and guidelines applicable to overall compliance for the operation. 
   
• Prepare audit reports and implement administrative and technical audit procedures for audit program activities. 
   
• Review and verify audit corrective actions and actions to prevent reoccurrence for all audit findings. 
   
• Reviews, prepares, or maintain audit protocols relevant to federal and state operations. 
   
• Provides regulatory review and develops guidance documents as needed.
• Interact effectively with all levels of site's management and operational personnel to audit safe work practices and safety programs. 
   
• Perform other duties which may be assigned as time or circumstances necessitate. 
   

III. Supervisory Responsibilities 
This job has no supervisory duties. 
 

IV. Qualifications 
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 

A. Education and Experience 

• Education:  Bachelor's degree (accredited) in Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, a High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
   
• Experience: Five (5) years of previous relevant compliance experience (in addition to education requirement). 
   

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements 

• Preference for a Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA) certification.
   

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required 

• Working knowledge of solid and hazardous waste industry is preferred. 
   

V. Work Environment 
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday; 
   
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rare; 
   
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rare; 
   
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rare; 
   
• Travel may be required: 60% of the time; 
   
• Normal setting for this job is: office setting. 
   

Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $78,300 - $108,400.  This range represents a good faith estimate for this position.  The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus.  

Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.