Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety; EOHS) Generalist - Remote in Mid West

United Health Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, United Healthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others.

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The EOHS Generalist provides centralized EOHS support to Domestic Operations by partnering with business unit leaders, operational stakeholders, and the enterprise EOHS team. This role acts as a conduit between the field and the enterprise, ensuring operational needs inform enterprise program development while helping business units effectively implement EOHS standards, policies, and tools.

This position focuses on program support, data analysis, training development, and consultative guidance. The EOHS Generalist plays a key role in strengthening EOHS capability across Domestic Operations and ensuring the consistent execution of the EOHS management system.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the Midwest. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

• Provide consultative EOHS support to business leaders and operational stakeholders regarding regulatory requirements, company standards, and program expectations
• Assess and interpret business needs and provide guidance on EOHS-related issues and operational challenges
• Support implementation and consistent application of EOHS programs, tools, procedures, and resources
• Serve as a resource for stakeholders seeking guidance on non-routine or moderately complex EOHS matters

• Conduct virtual assessments through document review, data analysis, and process evaluation to identify risks and compliance concerns
• Review safety programs, procedures, and corrective action plans for alignment with regulatory and company requirements
• Assist business areas in identifying and implementing risk mitigation measures and corrective actions
• Monitor and communicate emerging compliance risks, trends, and requirements

• Support incident review and root cause analysis activities
• Analyze safety, health, environmental, and operational data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics that support risk-informed decision making
• Track corrective actions and support follow-up activities as needed

• Support development and maintenance of EOHS training materials, communications, job aids, and awareness resources
• Provide explanations and guidance regarding EOHS requirements, processes, and best practices
• Deliver virtual training sessions and support stakeholder education efforts
• Coach and guide less experienced employees and stakeholders on EOHS processes and expectations

• Identify opportunities to improve EOHS processes, tools, resources, and workflows
• Support implementation of process improvement initiatives and standardization efforts
• Participate in enterprise and business-led EOHS projects and initiatives
• Share lessons learned, best practices, and operational insights to enhance program effectiveness

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you…