QHSE Coordinator

About the role

This entry-level job is a unique opportunity to grow within a team open to change and initiative in a career field well in demand.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and audits for safety and compliance risks and recommend corrective actions
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs, including permits, plans and records as required by country, state(s), & various Local Regulatory Agencies
• Stay up to date on current clients and local regulations, including OSHA Regulations, Clean Water Act, Safe Water Drinking Act and other applicable laws
• Provide advice relating to compliance with client requirements, local regulations, and company policy
• Develop hazard assessments, trenching and excavation permits, flagging permits, fall protection plans, confined space entry plans, rescue plans, JSAs, etc
• Support Workers Compensation claims management and return to work
• Compile statistical data and reports as required
• Perform incident investigations
• Follow-up on and track corrective actions stemming from incident investigations, audits, inspections, and safety/compliance concern reporting
• Support Workers Compensation claims management and return to work
• Support liability claims, including investigation, documentation, and communication with the public
• Manage/Lead local training and special HSE/compliance Projects
• Build towards ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 compliance
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by upper management

Requirements

• Certifications in Safety, Water/Wastewater certification (ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST, CIH,CWP, CWO, CES, etc.)
• Knowledge of HSE Management or Water/Wastewater Compliance Management
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations, Safe Water Drinking Act, Clean Water Act, NPDES permits and EPA standards
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficient with computers (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, HSE Management platforms, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Compliance Tracking Tools, etc.)
• Strong Entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent problem-solving skills and determination of root cause and corrective actions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with the public, regulators, team members, and supervisors
• Knowledge with water or wastewater treatment, public works, electrical safety, pesticide application, process safety (compressed gases), traffic control, trenching, heavy equipment is an asset