Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Title: EHS Coordinator

Salary: $90-100k Annually

Location: New Castle, DE (Onsite

Onsite: Yes

Schedule: 8am - 5pm Mon-Fri

General Functions & Scope

The general function of the EHS Coordinator is to implement occupational safety and health programs and policies designed to help prevent harm to workers, property and the environment, as well as the public. The EHS Coordinator ensures site compliance with governmental regulatory requirements and standards as related to the safety, occupational health, and environmental arena.

Key Accountabilities

Implementing and administering plant safety programs in accordance with federal and state regulations to provide a safe work environment.

Insure compliance with OSHA requirements and local jurisdictions.

Developing, implementing and administering to plant regulatory programs in accordance with corporate guidelines. Insure compliance with EPA, state, and local requirements relative to hazard communication, hazardous waste management, recycling and sewer discharge.

Assist in the development, implementing and administering operations/safety technical training to insure safe and efficient operation of equipment.

Assists management in the monthly inspection of workplaces to assure safe and healthful conditions for workers. Prepares appropriate notices for management to issue for abatement of any identified hazards.

Provides promotional materials, develops, and administers recognition system to promote safe and healthful work performance.

Manage incident reports, record keeping and metrics according to corporate guidelines.

Provides appropriate safety and health, accident prevention, and investigation training for managers and supervisors. Provides on-boarding safety training to all new team members.

Assists management and supervisors in investigating accidents and developing measures to prevent recurrences.

Serve as the plant resource for best work practices.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The EHS Coordinator position provides guidance, leadership or training to other employees however does not supervise any other position.

Leadership Skills

Articulates compelling visions of how things could be in a given setting. Influences and inspires other to act in an energetic, committed fashion in pursuit of positive outcomes. Models behavior that creates trust and confidence, which encourages others to follow suggested paths or approaches.

Communication

Communicates effectively and appropriately. Uses good judgement as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished. Speaks in a clear and credible manner, selecting the right tone for the situation and audience. Listens to others and allows them to make their point. Uses good listening skills and is receptive to feedback.

Quality & Safety

• Treat all individuals equitably, professionally and with courtesy, dignity and respect.
• Promote safety as everyone’s responsibility
• Possess and encourage a positive, “can do” outlook
• Maintain a strong work ethic by keeping our word and taking responsibility for our work and actions
• Continuously improve our services and processes

Qualifications/Competencies

Ability and willingness to represent our Company in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current clients, suppliers and the community we serve.

• B.S. in Engineering, Science Safety or Health, or related technical field
• 2 years of progressively more responsible work experience in safety related or with safety emphasis. Exposure to and knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local EHS regulations
• Influence other to achieve improve safety performance
• Experienced user of Microsoft Windows software, SAP experience a plus
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; Well Organized; productive and efficient work habits
• Creative problem-solver and deadline oriented
• Demonstrates Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Eager to learn, able to adapt to change and willing to be challenged
• Must possess the ability to get along within a multicultural team
• Must possess flexibility and versatility in order to contribute to evolving work situations
• Ability to manage confidential information with tact and discretion