EHS Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Management: Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs (e.g., emergency response, hazard communication, PPE).
• Compliance & Auditing: Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulations.
• Training & Education: Deliver safety training for new hires and existing employees, covering topics like safe work practices, incident reporting, and emergency protocols.
• Incident Response: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate EHS records, including training logs, inspection reports, incident data, and regulatory documentation.
• Hazardous Materials: Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Collaboration: Work with all departments (production, maintenance, engineering, HR) to integrate safety into daily operations and foster a proactive safety culture

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Relevant certifications (like CSP, CIH). Degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred
• Experience: Experience in EHS roles, often in manufacturing, construction, or similar environments.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, excellent communication (written/oral), organizational skills, problem-solving, and ability to lead training sessions

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret company procedures/policies, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Essential Job Functions

• Mental: Must be able to effectively communicate with others; complete and understand complex analysis of numbers; read, analyze and interpret written materials; develop company to meet and exceed company standards; ensure compliance with company policies; respond appropriately to feedback to make improvements; maintain positive working relationships; troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Physical: Moderate noise level and limited exposure to physical risk.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of compliance and how to apply it to company policies, procedures, issues and contracts.
• Knowledge of modern business communication, office procedures and methods.
• Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork.

Equipment Used

• Telephones, computer, other office equipment as needed.

Special/Additional Requirements

• Persons in this position may be required to pass a drug, alcohol, and/or criminal background check.