EHS Assistant

Summary of Position:

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the new Environmental Health and Safety Assistant will provide full-time support to the operation. You will ensure that all practices follow State regulatory requirements. The position will be responsible for coordinating regulatory programs and its permitting applications. Develop and coordinate a new training program, maintain, and keep up to date with all environmental issues at hand and other duties as they arise. NOTE: This position will be responsible for two other facilities (Sedro Woolley and Arlington).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and supervise chemical additions, bag house filter change outs, hazardous waste shipments, storm water filter maintenance.
• Provide advice, assist, and audit line management to ensure that effective EHS is implemented and working. Perform and contribute to the Site Training Plans by conducting employee orientations; emergency response training; and coordination of modular training programs for the operation.
• Assist with maintaining the Site Preparedness and Emergency Plans & Procedures.
• Coordinate monthly/quarterly safety meetings.
• Liaise with Shop Foreman and General Manager on making sure the company is in compliance at all times and any open issues have been closed off in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Operations Manager and Facilities Manager at other properties to make sure the company is in compliance and all documents and issues are up to date and resolved.
• Responds to workplace injuries in a timely manner with proper documentation.
• Oversees an injured worker’s return to work or a modified duty program until regular duties can be resumed.
• Schedules and conducts all necessary facility trainings (i.e. forklift, cranes, etc).
• Schedules and facilitates yearly CPR and First-Aid Training.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. Preferably in Environmental studies
• Preference will be given to candidates who have 1-3 years of experience or knowledge in the Galvanizing, Blasting, and Industrial Painting industries.
• 3 years of experience in the field would be an asset.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office including Excel and Word) are essential.
• Has or willing to obtain First aid, CPR, and hazardous waste material certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Work Environment:

• High Exposure to outdoor elements and a production environment.
• Incumbent will spend 50% of their time in the office and 50% of their time in the production environment.

Physical Demands:

• Majority of the time is spent standing, some siting, walking, stooping, reaching, and bending. Must be capable of lifting to 25 lbs.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm.
• May include some weekends, and holidays.

Location:

• Arlington, WA

Compensation:

• Starting $40.00 per hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay.
• Retirement Plan with 3% match.
• Weekly Paychecks.