Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Baytown
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About Veolia North America
A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com
Job Description
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Position Purpose:
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Coordinator is responsible for planning, collaborating on, implementing, and maintaining a variety of site and corporate health, safety and environmental programs to assure the highest degree of workplace safety for employees, as well as compliance with all related regulatory requirements, and responsible for maintaining and training and other records.
The EH&S Coordinator will be tasked with assisting in the developing a comprehensive EH&S program and will assist in safety training, employee & visitor onboarding, writing and implementing safety programs, conducting regular safety meetings as well as onsite safety audits. The EH&S Coordinator will also maintain all current WI (Work Instructions),
The EH&S ISO Coordinator is expected to continue their professional training and development and to continually improve their skills and obtain increasingly greater qualifications.
Primary Duties/responsibilities:
Adhere to applicable safety and environmental standards, regulations and company policies;
Provide safety support and information to employees;
Identify safety training needs and develop safety training initiatives;
Assist in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment activities;
Perform internal safety audits and be available to participate in Corporate EH&S audits;
Promote safety awareness through communication and specific training activities;
Conduct effective EH&S related training for employees, contractors and visitors;
Assist in the development and implementation of EH&S related policies, procedures and programs to assure compliance with all national, local and company-specific regulations & requirements;
Conduct EH&S related workplace inspections and participate in accident/incident investigations to identify root-cause and appropriate corrective actions;
Properly respond to day-to-day EH&S related issues in a timely and efficient manner;
Monitor and report on site safety goals and objectives;
Ensure employees understand EH&S and regulatory requirements required to maintain a safe work environment;
Manage the site SDS system;
Evaluate plans, drawings and specifications related from a safety perspective;
Direct, coach, train, orient and work effectively with other staff;
Successfully manage and complete all EH&S related work assignments and duties in a timely manner;
May provide supervisory oversight to Veolia Employees and Contractors;
Must participate in professional development, both internal and external and must continue professional education and certification;Other related duties, as assigned.
Work Environment:
Be able to work for prolonged periods in extremes of hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather conditions
Be able to tolerate dust and other airborne particles and work around other hazardous chemicals that are present at the Samsung facility.
Under certain conditions while working in the plant, may be required to wear a respirator and/or fall protection equipment.
Required to wear safety equipment and FR clothing where appropriate.
Requires frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching and carrying.
Monday Friday, 40 + hours per week
Must be available for overtime if required by a site.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
Associates Degree from an accredited University or College in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
1 to 3 years' experience in a similar position;
Previous experience in an industrial setting would be an asset;
Preferred First-Aid CPR/AED Certified;
Material handling and exposure to heavy equipment will be an asset;
Experience working with different hazardous chemicals;
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Proficiency with spreadsheet, email, and word processing software required; Google suite of applications preferred;
A working knowledge of OSHA Federal Regulations and Standards;
Must have the ability to read, understand and interpret regulatory requirements such as the Federal Register and other;
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills;
Initiative;
Well organized;
Versatility;
Team player;
Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels in a construction environment;
Effective communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills and demonstrated supervisory skills are highly desired.
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.