EH&S Coordinator (Experienced) PEOSTA

This open position is located only at the following location: Peosta.

About the Role

Under the direction of the EHS Manager, actively support the plant management team in all aspects of the safety & environmental program with emphasis on the development of a strong Health & Safety culture. This person will assist the EHS Manager with implementing programs, developing policies, and conducting assessments/audits to ensure compliance with company health & safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Health and Safety Management System (H&SMS) inputs and outputs.
• Ensure the effectiveness of the safety and health programs and plans.
• Facilitate safety trainings for team members, management, and sub-contractors at new hire orientation as well as ongoing.
• Support report of injuries to the workmen’s compensation carrier and follow up as needed.
• Coordinate with HR the return to work of injured employees.
• Monitor and support the Management of Change and proper Risk Assessments.
• Communicate progress and challenges to the EHS manager.
• Chair the site’s safety committee meetings.
• Participate in the update and analysis of all EH&S related KPIs within the organization (BU level).
• Maintain required safety and health documents/files.

EHS Investigations

• Develop a system to verify and validate corrective actions stemming from EHS investigations.
• Complete and audit OSHA logs.
• Support the completion of accident and near-miss investigations with root cause analysis.
• Implement preventive measures and recommend improvements on unsafe conditions/materials/equipment encountered during routine business.

Environmental Systems

• Maintain environmental permits necessary for plant operations.
• Collect and record data related to emissions from all utilities, services, and any associated with currently issued permits.
• Complete reports related to permitting and waste generation as required by outside parties (e.g., IDNR, EPA).
• Conduct monthly testing and reports related to permits with outside parties (e.g., IDNR, EPA).
• Maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly audits related to SWPPP and SPCC.
• Participate in the update and analysis of all Environmental related KPIs within the organization (BU level).
• Maintain required Environmental documents/files.

General

• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed by management.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Job shop environment.
• Must be able to work in hot conditions.
• Must be willing to interact with manufacturing personnel in an industrial setting.
• Must be willing to arrange schedule to work off-shifts as necessary to accommodate operations.
• Forty-plus hour work week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-5 years demonstrated Environmental and Safety coordinating experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Completion of OSHA’s 30-hour general industry course/certification program.

Skills

• Strong analytical, presentation, and planning/organization skills.
• Effective communication skills (both speaking and writing) with peers, management, employees, and vendors.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Self-motivated; takes initiative and works with urgency.
• Team player: works cooperatively with others to solve problems and willingly helps others when assistance is needed.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and advancement opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where competencies, contributions, and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that uses sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of customers and communities.