EHS Coordinator

About the Role

Assist Site Management in the planning, implementation, and coordination of EHS programs through the application of sound EHS principles and problem-solving skills to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and interpret regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, DEP).
• Maintain site OSHA-required recordkeeping.
• Implement and maintain the site’s Behavior Based Auditing program (BBS).
• Participate in accident and near-miss investigations, evaluate root causes, and make recommendations for prevention based on best practices.
• Assist in the implementation of agreed-upon best practices under the guidance of the corporate EHS Director.
• Perform safety compliance audits to identify problem areas and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Follow up using good management techniques to ensure problems are resolved.
• Establish strong working relationships with production and support staff, relevant managers, and consultants.
• Assist with facility environmental programs in waste minimization/source reduction, recycling, residual waste, universal waste, and wastewater management.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
• Ensure all employees, both hourly and management, receive all necessary training to safely perform their duties, including training for managers on required programs.
• Conduct new-hire orientations and regulatory EHS training.
• Maintain, update, and manage all Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
• Provide oversight for EHS capital project work.
• Communicate and implement EHS best practices across the organization.
• Perform and prepare Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Occupational Health & Safety or a technical field (environmental, chemistry, biology, etc.) with training in core Environmental, Health, and Safety disciplines.
• 1 to 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of PC applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of employees in the organization.
• Hands-on and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Good technical and project management skills.

Pay

A good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography, and internal equity and may change over time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay health insurance (medical, dental, prescription, and vision) for every 30+ hour full-time employee.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacation.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental Leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions programs.
• Eligibility to participate in a bonus plan.