EHS Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

You will work with a highly motivated and cross-functional team to build a proactive Safety culture and execute exciting initiatives. The role of the EHS Coordinator is to conduct various programs and activities that support the local plant's operational needs. This entry level position a self-starter with superior analysis and problem-solving skills ranging from simple to complex situations. This individual is expected to explain information and influence others to secure the successful implementation of EHS programs and directives as assigned. While this position is considered a junior-level role, those being considered must show a high level of initiative and interest in learning and growing to support the overall targeted growth of the Alcom Sioux Falls operations.

Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator’s Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and corporate safety & environmental policies and regulations.
• Participate in safety committee meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, identify and support corrective action plans, and implement follow-up assessments.
• Coordinates new hire orientation, safety, and compliance training programs.
• Plans, implements, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety & health programs on-premises.
• Provides support with top-down guidance on health and safety and confirms project site fulfills industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborates with management to develop and maintain a Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Plan (BCDR)
• Serves as primary contact with human resources for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and workman’s comp case management.
• Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, matrix reports, and correspondence.
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices.
• Provides technical support to EHS projects.
• Coordinates and monitors scheduled special personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Reports the status of projects and safety matrix to EHS leadership.
• Provides regular on-site safety presence during safety audits, daily employee stretches, toolbox talks, and other areas as assigned.
• Performs all other safety-related project work as directed.

Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator’s Qualifications / Skills:

• Risk assessment/management
• Public speaking
• Administrative policies and procedures
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Familiarity with project and department budget processes and tools
• Knowledge of project and pricing controls
• Conceptual planning ability
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Leadership ability
• Multi-tasking ability
• Communication, meeting, and presentation skills
• Comfort with time reporting systems

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

• Two-year degree in Business, Engineering, or an EHS-related field is preferred; however, consider multiple years of engaged work history.
• OSHA 30 Occupational Health & Safety certification preferred.
• Prefer safety work related experience within an industrial work environment specific to manufacturing or construction as well as multi-site locations.
• Must have workers compensation claims management or administration experience.
• Must have excellent public speaking, PC, and technology understanding.
• Must have experience in tracking EHS/safety matrix, including OSHA 300log.
• Must have reasonable small-group training and presentation capability.
• Must be good with multitasking and time management and have a great sense of establishing priorities.

Job Type: Full-time

Alcom USA is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes employees who speak one or more languages. As a necessity to safely and efficiently perform business operations, employees must be proficient in speaking and understanding English. Alcom will assess the level of fluency required on a job-by-job basis. Employees must be able to speak and understand English for job-related communications and are otherwise welcome to speak their native language or another language in the workplace.

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