EHS Coordinator

About the role

The EHS Coordinator provides daily on-site Safety and Environmental Compliance support to the MSR-FSR Critical Component Solutions Operations facility to ensure protection of people, property and the environment following established processes and fostering cooperative relationships with site leadership and workforce.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the General Manager and staff to facilitate compliance of OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to MSR-FSR's operations.
  • Respond to operation's requests for EHS assistance (e.g., answers to questions, EHS technical and regulatory clarifications, creation of EHS plans and forms, EHS evaluation of workplace designs, and product EHS evaluations)
  • Participate in the preparation, maintenance, and dissemination of written documentation providing guidance to EHS compliance and improvement efforts (e.g., policies, manuals, plans and programs, procedures and guidelines, forms, and training programs)
  • Complete routine floor audits to determine compliance/conformance status with regulatory/ company requirements, and seek opportunities to improve EHS performance, elevating any concerns to management
  • Conduct/participate in spot inspections, Risk Assessments, and process reviews to ensure EHS compliance
  • Prepare and provide workforce training presentations in small groups
  • Must be able to wear a respirator and provide training, fit testing, and medical surveillance documents for the Respiratory Protection Program
  • Works with Operations and engineering to ensure proper profiling, waste stream establishment, packaging, and storage of hazardous waste in accordance with EPA/DOT/State regulations
  • Performs/post-audit recommendations on actions to address deficiencies
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management/supervisor
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no full-time supervisory responsibilities but may be elected to lead a Local Safety Committee by its members and facilitate meetings. May at times have to assume temporary responsibilities as delegated

Qualifications

• A combination of education, training and hands-on experience is ideal. The target equivalent qualification would include: Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical/military school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Additional training, and/or certifications in the Safety, Occupational Health, and/or Environmental Protection career field are preferable
• Computer skills are required: Microsoft Office Suite; (Word, Excel, e-mail, etc.)
• Other skills required for full performance, which may be acquired during the first year of employment: Ability to clearly communicate in English through verbal and written documentation and provide influential training and guidance
• Knowledge of regulations related to air emissions, hazardous waste, and water discharges
• Knowledge of safe handling practices of chemicals and ability to handle potentially hazardous substances utilizing proper procedures
• Ability to research, interpret and understand federal, state, and local EHS requirements, as well as industry best practices and consensus standards such as ISO and ANSI
• Ability to write reports to include objective interpretation of facts and circumstances, identify causal factors, and recommend corrective actions

Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to generating profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Measures self against standard of excellence
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports equal opportunity and treats all people with dignity and respect
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Promotes a cooperative Safety Team environment culture of mutual support
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Occasionally (less than 1/3 of the job): Stand, Walk, Sit, Utilize hand and finger dexterity, Climb, Balance, Bend, Stoop, Kneel or crawl, Talk or Hear, Smell, Work near moving mechanical parts, Work in high, precarious places, Work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals, Work in noise levels above action levels (85dBA) requiring hearing protection, Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds frequently, Access and traverse indoor and outdoor obstacles for site inspections, including climbing ladders, walking on stairs, catwalks, and other types of uneven surfaces where activity inspections are needed
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the job): Use of respirator and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: EHS handheld atmospheric testing and other diagnostic equipment
• Continually (more than 2/3 of the job): Approach others in a tactful manner, React to pressure, Treat others with respect, Commit to long hours of work, Follow through on commitments, Measure self against standard of excellence, Monitor own work to ensure quality, Strive to increase productivity, Work quickly, Promote a cooperative Safety Team environment culture of mutual support, Support everyone's efforts to succeed, Pursue training and development opportunities, Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills, Share expertise with others
• Special accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.