The Reinforced Earth Company is recognized as the inventor and market leader of the MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) retaining wall industry. The company provides the design and supply of materials of proprietary retaining wall systems and earth related technologies to contractors and owners for use in civil engineering. Our company works as a sub-contractor/material supplier on DOT and privately owned projects. We perform all duties associated with our jobs from sales, marketing, civil engineering/design, supply, and construction support.

Job Title: EHS Coordinator

Department: EHS Department

Reports to: EHS Manager (functional reporting) and Plant Manager (day to day)

Job Description:

The EHS Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the company's environmental, health & safety program within the facilities. The EHS Coordinator will ensure that plant is compliant with all OSHA / EPA guidelines, industry standards and all RECo US EHS programs and policies, to reduce, manage and prevent work-related accident, injuries and incidents.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the corporate Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager with coordinating local EHS issues, reporting, recordkeeping and other documentation.
• Provide knowledge and understanding of applicable EHS legislation (OSHA & EPA), and company requirements for the Plant.
• Review existing policies and procedures, making recommendations for improvement.
• Work closely with operational management to develop a robust EH&S culture in the Plant.
• Develop a EHS program and clear schedule of EHS deliverables for the Plant.
• Lead the EHS training program for the Plant and arrange and coordinate external training as required.
• Assist in the development of new EHS policies and procedures to meet Plant and corporate requirements.
• Assist in the development and periodic revision of emergency plans for the Plant.
• Implement Group and corporate EHS campaigns / initiatives within the Plant.
• Conduct regular documented site inspections, produce reports based on the findings and work with operations to identify corrective actions.
• Compile information and provide support in the management of environmental authorizations that are identified.
• Attend and support the operations team during the pre-start meetings and deliver toolbox talks to employees
• Assist employees and management in the hazard identification, evaluation and mediation of risk.
• Assist employees and management in the identification of environmental aspects, evaluation and mediation of possible impacts.
• Develop Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for all plant operations.
• Participate/Perform incident investigation and causal analysis of all high potential events and compile all required documentation.
• Assist Plant Manager in the preparation and delivery of event debriefs to corporate / group management.
• Perform injury and incident case management.
• Assist with implementation of the RECo US corporate Drug & Alcohol Program
• Periodic maintenance and reporting of all corporate, OSHA and EPA required EHS statistics / data.
• Prepare and present the plant’s EHS performance and initiatives during Plant and corporate meetings.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• EHS responsibilities will be carried out in both a traditional office environment under traditional office conditions and in both indoor and outdoor manufacturing facilities.
• Must be able to coordinate or lead employees among different levels of the organization.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels in facilities being managed or coordinated.
• Able to wear personal protective clothing for prolonged periods; Safety helmet with chinstrap, safety shoes, eye protection, hand protection and hearing protection (as required).

Education/Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years safety experience in construction, manufacturing or general industry, monitoring teams, safety programs, processes and procedures

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Hold a formal EHS qualification; minimum OSHA 30 (1910 or 1926) and OSHA 510/511
• Working towards Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) Certificate
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiar with Workers Compensation claims processing
• Bilingual a preference (English and Spanish)

The Reinforced Earth Company offers commensurate salaries and a strong Benefit Package including:

• 6 days paid Vacation to start.
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Contribution
• Medical, Dental (with Orthodontia for children up to age 26) and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• Free Parking

For more information about our Company, please visit us online at www.reinforcedearth.com

The Reinforced Earth Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.