EH&S Coordinator

About the role

The EHS Coordinator II plays an essential role in establishing and promoting a culture of safety within the Industrial Services specific sites they are assigned, focusing on compliance with both internal safety policies and external regulatory requirements. This position involves overseeing safety protocols at a specific site, ensuring the site adheres to the highest standards of workplace safety and health.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety training programs for all employees at the site, including but not limited to emergency response, hazardous material handling, and equipment safety.
• Ensure employees arriving at the site have the required industry specific training, i.e. OSHA or MSHA training.
• Afford leadership skills in an engaging fashion to continually develop and improve every team member’s hazard recognition skill and hazard mitigation protocols and knowledge base.
• Enforce all policies in a consistent fashion to facilitate a safety culture whereby hazard recognition and hazard elimination/mitigation is always the first task in every activity.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, including company policies, the Site Safety Plan (SSP), client guidelines, and relevant federal regulations (OSHA, MSHA).
• Perform continual monitoring of job site and work habits to ensure compliance with company and regulatory health and safety regulations.
• Lead and/or participate in the investigation of incidents at the site, ensuring thorough documentation, identification of root causes.
• Ensure injured employees are provided appropriate care in a timely manner including but not limited to utilization of CORE Occupational Medicine.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely input of records into appropriate locations such as KPA.
• Collaborate with operations and safety management team to determine actionable items related to incidents and enforce completion.
• Establish a firm communication system between site operations and H&S by being available and responsive to requests from field employees and managers.
• Work closely with the site operations team to facilitate and maintain a culture where safety “is who we are”.
• Interface with customer’s safety team on a frequent basis. Closely align company systems with customer requirements.
• Conduct and document daily inspections and audits to identify safety violations, potential hazards, or non-compliance with safety regulations.
• Promptly address issues, provide solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform daily safety reports to provide important day-to-day data to site safety and project management.
• Maintain safety records and documentation meticulously.
• Consult with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Engage with regulatory agencies, participate in inspections, and facilitate audits to uphold safety standards.
• Ensure proper documentation and notification of all citations and assist in implementation of corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Stay informed about industry’s best practices and emerging safety technologies.
• Collaborate with Site/Area Management to identify opportunities for enhancing safety measures and implementing new strategies for improved safety performance.
• Provide feedback from the field to aid in process improvement and implementation progress.

Requirements

• OSHA 30 required.
• Minimum 2 years prior experience working within the heavy industrial construction industry, including manufacturing, pipeline, mining, food and beverage, power, and refining environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, standards, and other applicable codes/regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess potential hazards and risks within operations and develop and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to learn incident investigation techniques and root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and develop solutions to prevent future occurrences.
• Ability to understand emergency response plans and procedures and ensuring readiness for potential emergencies.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization, as well as external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and contractors.
• MSHA Certification or background preferred.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies such as Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) to ensure comprehensive safety practices.
• Experience in conducting safety audits or inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR, demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to safety incidents requiring immediate medical attention.
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Ability to use safety management software for reporting and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, Paid time off (PTO), Life and disability insurance, Professional development and training opportunities, Employee assistance program (EAP).