EHS Coordinator

IEM (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Jacksonville, Fl. is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century. This position offers an exciting opportunity within an innovative, employee-oriented company offering a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The EHS Coordinator is responsible for implementing and completing EHS initiatives in a production environment. This role requires a high level of understanding of OSHA Guidelines, general safety requirements and Globally Harmonized Safety Data Sheets. Teamwork and Communication skills are essential skills for this role as it requires close interaction with the EHS, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure any issues get communicated and resolved in a timely manner. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, able to handle multiple project assignments and willing to learn and adapt within a fast-paced organization. Occasional travel may be required, less than 10%.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains and completes routine safety inspections (fire extinguishers, cranes, emergency eye wash stations/showers, forklift, etc), including required electronic checklists, tracking audit findings, responses and audit close-outs.
• Completes JSAs and PPE assessments for new equipment and processes.
• Deliver training to employees including EHS new hire orientation.
• Maintains and updates facility emergency maps and emergency response plans.
• Responsible for safety shoe voucher program and organization.
• Support facility leaders with incident investigations and ensure incident management system is current.
• Communicate consistently and effectively to all cross-functional team members where needed to ensure EHS improvements and changes are understood, and questions are answered to move projects forward.
• Assist EHS leaders with completion of administrative tasks and record retention.
• Execute EHS initiatives at facility level with support from EHS leadership.
• Maintains chemical inventory database that cross-references GHS Safety Data Sheets. Responsible for ensuring that each SDS is current and approved within the system and accessible to all employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Organization Skills Including Attention to Detail and Multitasking.
• Thoroughness.
• Working Knowledge of OSHA and other Regulatory Agencies.
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills.

• Proven experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel.
• Ability to recognize and recommend solutions to streamline processes with the end user in mind
• Able to navigate conflict professionally and work towards resolution and knows when to seek support.
• Capability to present information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to role model high standards of professionalism.
• Must be driven and self-motivated with excellent follow-through.
• Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to excellent work quality.
• Ability to manage complex projects.
• Fluent in spoken and written Spanish desired.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree; preferred focus in environmental health and safety; related years of experience will also be considered.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of data collection, record keeping and statistics a plus.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL:

Physical Demands:

Activities: Sitting – 20% Walking/Standing – 80%

Lifting: Lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion

Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, and climb.

Vision: Ability to see small or detailed items.

Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment: Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.