What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator position at TenCate Protective Fabrics?
Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator
Classification: Exempt Supervisory Position: No
Reports to: Global Safety Manager/Finishing Plant Manager Job location: All plant locations
Summary/Objective
TenCate Protective Fabrics is seeking an experienced EHS Coordinator to lead and support environmental, health, and safety initiatives at our facility. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations while driving a culture of proactive safety and environmental stewardship. The EHS Coordinator will be responsible for environmental programs, safety programs, and regulatory compliance to protect our employees, community, and the environment.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environmental Compliance & Management
- Manage land application systems, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
- Oversee environmental permitting, including Title V air permitting, stormwater management, and LAS permits.
- Oversee Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) with consulting partner and ensure compliance with stormwater regulations.
- Assist with hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste programs, ensuring proper handling, disposal, and recordkeeping.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports, including Form R, DMR, and Tier II reporting.
- Maintain and improve spill prevention and response programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely reporting.
- Assist with Sustainability initiatives
Health & Safety Leadership
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and promote workplace safety best practices.
- Develop and conduct safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Perform ergonomic assessments and implement solutions to reduce workplace injuries.
- Oversee Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments and ensure proper use and availability.
- Implement and manage chemical safety programs, including hazard communication and SDS compliance.
- Support industrial hygiene initiatives, including air quality monitoring and exposure assessments.
- Coordinate EHS Training for all employees
Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management
- Assist in incident investigations, helping to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Develop, maintain, and train employees on the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and incident response procedures.
- Collaborate with safety committees and employees to foster a proactive safety culture.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Class III Wastewater License
- Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including EPA, OSHA, and local agencies.
- Experience managing land application systems, environmental permitting (including Title V), waste management, and stormwater compliance. (preferrable)
- Proven ability to develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk assessments.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage employees and drive a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
Competencies
- Effective Listening and Communication
- Safety and Environmental Regulations
- Technical Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership skills
- Collaboration
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses highly specialized lab equipment and standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers. The candidate is frequently exposed to noise, dust and various chemicals, and moving mechanical parts, requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection and non-skid shoes.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, sit, walk, stand, and hear. This employee may be required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch and occasionally lift up to 50Ibs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to heat, flame, chemicals, and noises.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position day shift position.
Travel
This position requires Frequent travel is inside the local area to other plant locations.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, Engineering or related field
- 2 Years of Related Experience
- EHS regulatory and technical expertise in the areas of occupational health and safety, process safety and environmental desired. Knowledge of Georgia environmental requirements would be a strong plus.
- Safety/ Environmental Certifications a plus (ASP, CSP, CHMM)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
AAP/EEO Statement
TenCate Protective Fabrics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and demotion.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
