Associate Environmental Safety Coordinator

About the role

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers. Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging. Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. We hope you’ll consider joining our team. The Associate ESC provides environmental and safety related support to their site management teams, participates in continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with Swagelok’s programs, policies, and practices in conjunction with Federal, State, and Local environmental and safety regulations. In addition, the Associate ESC may be responsible for providing training and overseeing compliance activities at multiple facilities or operational areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a visible presence on the shop floor and demonstrates a sense of urgency; is available for environmental and safety related inquiries and suggestions.
• Partners with site management teams to support daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives from an environmental and safety perspective and assists in projects aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with the local Calendar of Events and maintain records per the Records Retention Policy. (Including but not limited to industrial hygiene monitoring, waste stream identification and disposal; preparing and maintaining data required for federal, state and local reporting such as Annual Hazardous Waste, State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)).
• Oversees and conducts training and maintains training records for local environmental and safety programs.
• Conducts hazard assessments and identifies appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Support workplace incident investigations and root cause analyses in accordance with our OHS programs.
• Present environmental and safety performance metrics to management teams periodically.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of environmental and safety programs and the associated training/communication materials.
• Provides backup support for other ESCs as required; promotes safety culture.
• Actively participates in local safety or response teams and may act as the facilitator.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree or certificate program in an Environmental & Safety related discipline preferred. Bachelor’s degree a plus.

Experience: Two years' work experience in the Environmental and Safety or manufacturing field

Working conditions associated with normal office environment. Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.). Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings. Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed. Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

Skills

• Excellent general computer and typing skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage time effectively and multi-task is required.

Critical Competencies: Service Orientation, Sense of Urgency, Integrity, Achievement, Initiative, Teamwork and Collaboration

Benefits

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.