Employee Health & Safety Advisor

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

What you will do

We at Volvo Autonomous Solutions implement solutions within the autonomous area to increase our customers’ productivity and therefore shape the future of our society. So how about you join us on this adventure and enjoy the future of autonomous solutions?

 

Let us tell you a little about who we are: Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) is a separate entity within the Volvo Group with the mission to offer transport solutions never seen before. Together we will work on autonomous solutions that will challenge conventions and take us to the future. With entirely new business models and advanced technology, we will meet and exceed expectations from customers and contribute to the society that we want to live in. There are about 400 of us and together we form a team that is stronger than the sum of its parts and is ready to tackle the big challenges we have ahead of us.

The transport industry is facing a transformation and Volvo Autonomous Solutions has the ambition to take a leading role in this transformation. Together with our customers, partners, suppliers, and authorities, we want to build the future eco-system of the transport industry. There is an increasing need for transport and movement of goods between logistic centers and additional transport solutions will be needed. By leading this transformation and creating alternative transport solutions Volvo Autonomous Solutions will contribute to creating a society we all want to live in. 
 

The Safety and Compliance Specialist will be responsible for identified Safety Department functions, that ensure company goals related to regulatory compliance and operational safety.  

Responsibilities: 

·  Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines 
·  Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety 
·  Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law 
·  Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention 
·  Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations 
·  Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims 
·  Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures 
·  Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics 
·  Manage Driver's electronic record of duty status for daily compliance, generate reports weekly with notifications issued to non-compliant drivers/contractors based on established HOS policies
·  Monitor Unassigned drive time, yard moves, critical events, coach/mentor, engage Ops when corrective action is needed
·  Coach/mentor Ops and Drivers regarding safety and compliance procedures and practices
·  Administer training portal, adding new users, activating/deactivating users, updating status of users, etc.
·  Monitor FMCSA portal for Driver roadside inspections, collect and process inspection reports, issue warnings, record training, return to State of issuance within the required time limit.
·  Review and approve all Driver Criminal activity reports, as required by customer's contracts and in accordance with Federal and State laws
·  Maintain OSHA (EHS) reporting as required by regulatory entities and company policy
·  Compile, record, secure, and maintain required data from various documents to ensure DOT compliance for all areas, including DQ files, driver logs, vehicle operations, vehicle maintenance, etc.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: 

 

·  Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field
·  2-5 years experience in CMV safety and compliance environment 
·  2-5 years experience administering OSHA policies and reporting   
·  Experience with processing permits and plates a plus 
·  Proven knowledge of MS Office suite, TMS systems; experience with Geotab a plus 

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:  

·  Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
·  Generous paid time off including paid caregiver and parental leave policies.
·  Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
·  Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
·  Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
·  Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.
 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Autonomous Solutions accelerates the development, commercialization and sales of autonomous transport solutions, focusing on defined segments for the on- and off-road space. The combination of strong tech expertise and skilled customer solutions creates innovative transport offers never seen before. We are constantly pushing our own skills and ability to drive change in a traditional industry to meet a growing customer demand. We are now looking for innovative, committed individuals to join us in our endeavor to create customer solutions that enhance safety, flexibility and productivity.

Job Category:  Health, Safety & Environment

Organization:  Volvo Autonomous Solutions

Travel Required:  Occasional Travel

Requisition ID:  16050