Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator

Job Summary:

The EHS Coordinator will assist with all safety and environmental related projects and initiatives. This position will work closely with all departments to conduct risk assessments, provide training, and foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Job Duties

Safety:

• Utilize strong knowledge of OSHA regulatory requirements to ensure company programs, policies and procedures are compliant.
• Investigate the root causes of accidents, prepare reports with findings and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Coordinate and occasionally conduct trainings to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate the organization's exposure to safety hazards through inspections and monitoring of the facility.
• Must have active participation on the production floor and engagement with the employees.
• Ensure risk reduction practices are in place.
• Manage training database to ensure compliance.
• Assist on the job training program to ensure proper training.
• Provide safety support and insight on new additions and projects.
• Participate in orientation for new hires.
• Lead others to find creative safety solutions within complex manufacturing processes.
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements.
• Manage safety suggestions, safety observations and incident reporting system.

Environmental:

• Coordinate waste disposal and ensure proper record keeping.
• Actively involved in leading management with environmental-related projects.
• Ensure compliance with all EPA/state and local environmental regulations.
• Evaluate risks around environmental exposure.
• Conduct periodic inspections to ensure environmental compliance with government and company standards; develop corrective actions as required.

General:

• Participate in production and staff meetings to ensure EHS related activities are properly communicated.
• Assist with tracking and coordinating of trainings.
• Communicate and comply with Corporate Initiatives and Standards.
• May support activities with capital project(s) as needed.
• May assist with other department roles, activities or job responsibilities as needed.
• Understand, apply and advocate all Company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Attend periodic training and continuing education as required by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of EHS and OSHA regulations and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct inspections and assessments in various conditions and environments, which may also require standing, walking, climbing, and lifting.  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Environmental, Health and Safety or similar.
• 1-3 years’ experience in an EHS role