What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Safety Environment Coordinator position at Trinity Consultants Engineering & EHS Workforce Solutions?
Trinity is in search of a well qualified Health Safety and Environment Coordinator on behalf of our Client company, a global leader in manufacturing. This is a direct hire position commutable to Dubuque, Iowa.
Health & Safety Job Duties/Responsibilities:
* Adhere to all safety rules and regulations established by the company.
* Support the implementation at the site level of the organizational health and safety management system (H&SMS).
* Ensure the effectiveness of the safety and health programs and plans.
* Conduct and/or support safety trainings for team members, management, sub-contractors at time of new hire orientation as well as ongoing.
* Chair the site's safety committee meetings.
* Support the completion of accident or near miss investigations
* Implement preventive measures and recommend improvements on the unsafe conditions/materials/equipment encountered during routine course of business.
* Participate into the update and analysis of all H&S related critical metrics within the organization (BU level).
* Complete and audit OSHA logs and documentation for completion.
* Report all injuries requiring medical attention to workers compensation carrier and follow up as needed.
* Act as the expert during H&S investigations/inquiries made by outside parties i.e. OSHA.
* Participate in working meetings with area leads on the development of corrective action plans.
* Assist in sourcing resources needed for corrective action plans as necessary.
* Coordinate with HR the return to work of injured employees.
* Supervise and support the management of all changes (process change, new equipment, new layout) and the accurate risk assessment associated.
* Develop a system to audit the corrective actions implemented to ensure that these are continuing to meet the goals/objectives.
* Communicate progress and challenges with applicable stakeholders both internally and externally.
* Maintain required safety and health documents/files.
* Align with company policies and procedures.
* Perform other duties and assignments as advised by management.
Environmental Duties/Responsibilities:
* Act as the expert during Environmental investigations/inquiries made by outside parties i.e. IDNR, EPA.
* Obtain and Maintain permits vital for the operations at the plant.
* Collect and record data related to emissions from all utilities, services and any associated with currently issued permits.
* Ensure legal compliance with external agencies as updates are provided.
* Complete annual reports related to permitting and waste generation as required by outside parties i.e. IDNR, EPA.
* Conduct monthly testing and reports related to permits with outside parties i.e. IDNR, EPA.
* Manage and maintain the Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001.
* Adhere to all environmental rules and regulations established by ISO 14001/45001.
* Supervise discharge stacks for any signs of pollutants exiting the building.
* Conduct monthly and quarterly audits related to SWPPP and SCPP.
* Participate into the update and analysis of all Environmental related critical metrics within the organization (BU level).
* Participate in working meetings with area leads on the development of corrective action plans.
* Communicate progress and challenges with applicable stakeholders both internally and externally.
* Maintain required Environmental documents/files.
* Stay in sync with company policies and procedures.
* Perform other duties and assignments as directed by management.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Job shop environment.
* Must be able to work in hot conditions.
* Must be willing to interact with manufacturing personnel in an industrial setting.
* Must be willing to arrange schedule to work on off-shifts as vital to accommodate the operations.
* Forty plus hour work week.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health is required.
* 10-15 years demonstrated Environmental and safety coordinating and management experience within a manufacturing setting.
* Completion of OSHA's 30-hour general industry course/certification program.
* Strong analytical, presentation and planning/organization skills.
* Demonstrated people mobilization competency.
* Effective communication skills both speaking and writing with peers, management, employees, and vendors.
* Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications - Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, etc.
* Demonstrated effective conflict resolution skills.
* Self-motivated; takes initiative and works with urgency.
* Team player: works cooperatively with others to tackle problems and willingly helps others when assistance is needed.
Trinity and our client offer our employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package with competitive well-being, health care, life insurance and retirement benefits and perks such as:
* A competitive salary and benefits
* Collaboration with diverse and international co-workers
* Professional development opportunities
* A challenging role in a highly innovative company
* An Employee Assistance Program
This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.
