What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Coordinator position at Hartzell Propeller?
Description
Hartzell Propeller was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Piqua, Ohio. Hartzell Propeller is the global leader in advanced aircraft propeller design and manufacturing technology for general aviation applications – both piston engine and turboprop – as well as custom propulsion solutions for electric, hybrid-electric aircraft and advanced air mobility programs. In 2021, Hartzell Propeller acquired Tanis Aircraft Products to expand Hartzell’s heating products and expanded its offerings in the experimental propeller market with the acquisition of Whirlwind Propeller in 2024. Hartzell expanded its offerings in the MRO market with 2024 acquisitions of American Propeller Service, Texas Aircraft Propeller Tiffin Aire Inc, and Canadian Propeller Ltd.
Our Culture
We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety, collaboration, and a love for all things aviation. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more. Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth. Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.
Key Responsibilities
The Environmental, Health, and Safety Compliance Coordinator is responsible to lead the environmental, health, and safety compliance functions and to provide leadership to the environmental, health, and safety functions throughout the organization.
Key Deliverables of the Position
1. Provide leadership to the organization and develop members of the EH&S teams.
2. Identify and implement strategic activity to facilitate continuous improvement to the EH&S Management System.
3. Minimize or eliminate incidents and injuries and implement corrective actions.
4. Ensure compliance with all required regulations.
5. Manage EH&S costs (supplies) and explain variances.
6. Identify and eliminate all applicable hazards and concerns.
7. Maintain a working knowledge of all applicable regulations.
8. Monitor all applicable hazardous material activity.
9. Maintain and monitor air emissions units, underground storage tanks, hazardous waste accumulation areas, and water outfalls.
Examples of Daily Activities
1) Maintain and monitor the Compliance Matrix/Task Calendar.
2) Investigate incidents, injuries, and hazard concerns and implement appropriate corrective actions.
3) Monitor the departmental KPM’s.
4) Set direction for purchase decisions and manage supply inventory.
5) Maintain and monitor all required records, permits, reports, licenses, fees, and registrations.
6) Interface with manufacturing routinely and upon implementation of all applicable process additions and modification.
7) Interface with applicable outside regulatory agencies routinely and during scheduled and unscheduled regulatory inspections.
8) Maintain and monitor all required training programs and written plans.
9) Maintain and monitor all hazardous materials through physical inventory, MSDS management, and new chemical approval review.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor Degree is preferred. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Required Technical Competencies
1) Proficient Computer Skills (MS-Office, Various EH&S Software)
2) Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
a. Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a group manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
3) Information Gathering – The capacity to identify sources and compile relevant and appropriate information when needed, and the knowledge of where to go to obtain the information.
4) Inventory Management
5) Proficient in Project Management - The capacity to plan, implement, and maintain fiscally responsible programs/projects using appropriate skills, and prioritize projects across the entire workload.
a. Initiates project - Identifies need for various projects and gains appropriate approval for project initiation.
b. Sets project plan - Demonstrates the ability to lay out a project plan which includes time, resources and budget requirements.
c. Execution of project - Demonstrates ability to follow through and carry out the details of a project plan.
d. Communication - Appropriately shares project status and potential problems with vested individuals. Communicates impact as needed throughout the organization.
e. Utilization of Resources - Appropriately utilizes resources to assist in the project completion. Maintains budget requirements.
6) Reporting, Documentation, and Recordkeeping – The capacity to produce reports to document actions, keep records, and inform appropriate parties.
7) Continuous Improvement Experience
8) General understanding of the manufacturing environment.
Desired Technical Competencies
1) Hartzell Product Knowledge
2) OSHA, EPA, IATA, and DOT Knowledge
3) First Aid/CPR Training
Required Behavioral Competencies
1) Builds Strategic Working Relationships – Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
2) Continuous Learning - Demonstrated ability to learn continuously and apply newly gained knowledge and skill on the job
3) Contributes to Team Success – Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
4) Initiates Action – Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive
5) Manages Work – Effectively manages one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
6) Work Standards – Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Competitive compensation & benefits package
Hartzell Propeller has a pre-employment and random Federal Drug & Alcohol Testing requirement and tests for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines and phencyclidine in addition to alcohol.
EEO/AA/E-verify employer
Apply on-line at www.hartzellprop.com
