Environment, Health and Safety Coordinator

About Us:

Anaergia (TSX: ANRG) is a global leader in offering sustainable solutions for the production of clean energy and the conversion of waste streams to resources. Through a proven portfolio of proprietary technological solutions, Anaergia maximizes the generation of renewable energy, diversion of waste from landfill and reduction of greenhouse gases for customers across the municipal, industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors. Headquartered in Burlington, ON, and through its multiple subsidiaries across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Anaergia is trusted at more than 1,600 installations globally.

Job Overview:

This is a mid-level position of moderate complexity and requires the ability to collaborate with Plant Management, Operations & Maintenance teams, work independently.  The EHS Coordinator will support the NA Safety Manager and local site management to ensure Facility compliance with  local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to the EPA, OSHA, and DOT. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Review of emissions data and identify any deviations from compliance requirements.
• Analysis and, when necessary, editing of air emissions data..
• Support the facility with permit required sampling events such as stormwater and quarterly waste characterization, among others.  
• Responsible for interpreting environmental permit conditions and monitoring requirements for air, water, and waste permits.
• Responsible for assembling and submittal of all compliance reports to meet all reporting deadlines.
• Conduct documented monthly Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) inspections.
• Conduct documented weekly EHS inspections to identify workplace hazards, unsafe conditions, upset conditions, and coordinate with plant management in assigning corrective actions.
• Support the local site management to conduct root cause investigations for environmental and safety related incidents. 
• Work with local site management to manage Environmental, Health & Safety training, recordkeeping, and scheduling for operations staff. 
• Recognize requirements and ensure compliance to safety programs and standards including hazard communication, slip/trip/falls, fall protection, confined space, hot work, respiratory protection, lockout/tag-out (LOTO), machine guarding, power and hand-held tools, powered industrial trucks, electrical, emergency shower and eyewash, and chemical management.
• Assist in the development/preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Audit the Lock-out/Tag-out, Confined Space, and Hot Work facility permitting processes for continuous improvement.  
• Participate in monthly safety committee meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in business or technical field, or in final year of 4-year University degree on track to graduate.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working in an industrial environment.
• Strong recordkeeping and organizational skills.
• Proficient utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) to write reports, draft procedures, prepare presentations, compile and analyze data, etc.  
• Comfortable with public speaking for training and presentation purposes.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• The preferred candidate will have 2 years in EHS experience with a degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or other related field.  Professional experience and education will be given due consideration in lieu of the preferred education and experience.  
• Experience in emergency response to incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to land, air, and water is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple projects, and follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.
  
• Experience working in a Process Safety Management (PSM) facility is an asset.

For additional information on Anaergia, please visit www.anaergia.com

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Anaergia provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Anaergia will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.