EHS Coordinator

Job description

Job Overview

This position is a plant-level Industrial Hygienist role at HGI, a specialty chemical manufacturing company. The Industrial Hygienist is responsible for assuring shift personnel follow company EHS policies and procedures, and for completing EHS activities on-site to ensure compliance with all EHS legal and voluntary requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete activities as assigned from the Environmental, Health, & Safety Calendar with support from plant and corporate EHS.
• Conduct internal environmental, occupational health, and safety audits and inspections of plant processes and personnel, including verifying corrective actions have been completed.
• Manage the collection and evaluation of industrial hygiene data, including air monitoring, vent monitoring, wipe sampling, and employee observations.
• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of medical surveillance testing programs (hearing, chemicals, respirator fit tests).
• Assist plant personnel with application and understanding of safety requirements including LOTO, machine guarding, working at heights, confined spaces, etc.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the work crews; ensures employees are properly trained, and adhering to safety rules.
• Provide administrative support for safety and environmental programs at the plant level, including scheduling safety meetings, incident investigations, training, or other EHS events as assigned.
• Maintain waste manifests, profiles, and records and ensure new waste streams are identified and characterized prior to shipment.
• Prepare purchase orders for environmental and safety equipment and supplies
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment at all times
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Any other task assigned by management
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma, Associates Degree preferred.
• Two years experience in Safety or industrial hygiene in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of OSHA occupational hazards and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance with federal, state and local EPA regulations.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office tools to perform data entry and prepare reports.
• Able to plan and prioritize work and manage time effectively.
• Able to work as team member and interact with people in a professional, courteous manner.

QUALITY SYSTEMS RESPONSIBILITIES

LANGUAGE SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We are committed to fostering a safe work environment through proactive measures and continuous improvement in our health practices. If you have a passion for promoting workplace safety and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this vital role within our organization.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $29.00 - $33.00 per hour

Schedule :

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute :

Ability to Relocate :

Work Location : In person

Salary : $29 - $33