EHS Compliance Officer

Description of EHS Compliance Officer

Join Cache Creek Casino Resort, Northern California’s premier gaming and entertainment destination, set in the scenic Capay Valley just outside Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area.

At the heart of it all are our shared R.I.C.H. values, Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Humility, which guide how we work, collaborate, and care for our guests, team members, and environment. These values are more than words; they are the foundation that enables us to deliver world-class service every day while maintaining a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence every day.

We offer a competitive benefits package including comprehensive affordable health coverage, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, transportation options including a gas discount, and team member events designed to make you feel valued and connected to our industry and each other.

Be part of something meaningful and help protect our people, our workplace, and our future at Cache Creek Casino Resort.

Summary 

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Officer is responsible for monitoring and supporting compliance with applicable Tribal ordinances and policies, compact requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations. This position conducts safety inspections and audits, investigates incidents, develops and maintains safety programs, provides employee training, and coordinates corrective actions to reduce workplace hazards and prevent future incidents. The EHS Compliance Officer works collaboratively with department leaders, Risk Management, and regulatory agencies to promote a safe working environment across Cache Creek Casino Resort including all gaming and non-gaming areas of operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conduct routine property-wide and departmental safety inspections and audits across multiple shifts to identify hazards, unsafe practices, and regulatory noncompliance.

Monitor compliance with applicable Tribal ordinances and policies, compact requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations.

Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, perform root cause analysis, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Track identified deficiencies and corrective actions, as appropriate, to support resolution and ongoing compliance.

Prepare, maintain, and submit required compliance documentation, inspection reports, incident reports, and other regulatory records.

Develop, implement, maintain, and update safety programs, plans, procedures, and work practices to reduce workplace hazards and support regulatory compliance.

Coordinate and conduct safety meetings and employee training on applicable health and safety requirements, including hazardous communication, personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, ergonomics, safe lifting, lockout/tagout, and equipment operation.

Advise department leaders and employees on safety requirements, hazard prevention, and appropriate corrective measures.

Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections, investigations, and compliance matters, coordinate responses to findings and support corrective action efforts.

Support emergency response and preparedness activities in coordination with internal departments and applicable local, state, county, and federal agencies.

Adjust work schedules as needed to provide safety and Risk Management support across departments and shifts.

Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, industry standards, and safety practices through continuing education and professional development.

Safety Programs and Plans

Develop, maintain, or assist with the following programs, as assigned:

• Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Hepatitis B vaccination program
• Infectious disease control plan
• Hazard Communication and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) program
• Certificate of Liability tracking program
• Fleet safety program
• Life safety programs

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education and/or Experience 

A minimum of two years related experience and/or training in environmental health and safety in a large hospitality/gaming or factory production setting; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Program Certificate in Safety Management

Age Requirement

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Language Skills 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Cache Creek Casino Resort Tribal Gaming License

The following certifications are preferred or will be required to complete within 12 months from hire date:

• OSHA Training and Certification in both 1910 & 1926
• Forklift Train the Trainer Certification
• Certified Safety Auditor
• Safety Inspections Technician
• Hazard Analysis Technician

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may regularly be required to climb or balance; kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to lift, carry, or move, heavier objects with assistance and/or appropriate equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; secondhand tobacco smoke and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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