District Security & Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

The District Security & Environmental Health and Safety Specialist supports the implementation and maintenance of Expeditors Security and Environmental Health and Safety Standards within the district. This role assists with compliance activities, training coordination, incident reporting, risk assessments, Service Provider reviews, and awareness initiatives. The Specialist works closely with district leadership, employees, Service Providers, customers, and Regional Security and Environmental Health and Safety teams to promote safe, secure, and compliant operations

Program Administration and Governance 

+ Support implementation of district security and environmental health and safety policies, procedures, standards, and applicable local requirements. 

+ Maintain applicable security and safety systems and records, including the Security, Health and Safety Portal, CCTV, intrusion alarms, access control, fire protection equipment, forklifts, and related compliance documentation. 

+ Track and monitor corrective and preventive actions and Environmental Health and Safety Improvement Opportunities, communicating risks, delays, and unresolved items to district leadership and the appropriate Regional Manager/Director. 

+ Prepare security and environmental health and safety metrics and updates to support District Business Review discussions. 

+ Support Business Continuity Plan development, testing, and related documentation. 

+ Assist with communicating new initiatives, local regulatory changes, training materials, and updates provided by Regional and CHQ Security and Environmental Health and Safety teams. 

Incident Reporting, Investigation, and Risk Mitigation 

+ Support reporting, documentation, and follow-up of district security incidents, workplace injuries, and near misses. 

+ Assist with investigations and root cause analysis in coordination with district leadership and Regional and CHQ resources. 

+ Maintain incident records and track corrective and preventive actions through closure within required time frames. 

+ Provide guidance to employees and management on timely and accurate incident reporting and escalate concerns appropriately. 

+ Participate in facility inspections and risk assessments, document identified hazards or security vulnerabilities, and monitor mitigation activities through resolution. 

Communication, Awareness, and Culture 

+ Promote security and safety awareness and encourage timely reporting of concerns throughout the district. 

+ Coordinate and maintain relevant security and safety communications with district teams, Regional and CHQ resources, Service Providers, customers, and other stakeholders as directed. 

+ Coordinate security and safety communications, signage, educational materials, orientations, and awareness activities. 

+ Assist with preparing presentations and communicating standards at the level of detail appropriate to each job function. 

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