Environmental & Safety Compliance Coordinator

Job Title: Environmental & Safety Compliance Coordinator

Department: Quality

Reports To: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary Assists facilities in assuring compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations and provides environmental technical support for various engineering and operations projects and facility operations. As safety coordinator you will manage the organization’s safety and security programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains current regulatory knowledge of applicable current and proposed environmental regulations, statutes, and interpretive guidance.
• Assists facilities in the completion of required environmental testing, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Reviews completed reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintains relationships and performs as liaison between the corporation and facilities with regulatory agencies.
• Provides environmental support for engineering and operation’s projects.
• Assess environmental compliance status at various facilities and provide related training.
• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the safety and security programs to promote and ensure a safe working environment.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of safety and security programs.
• Reviews current safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Shares environmental safety information and reports with appropriate levels in the organization.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents and health problems.
• Some travel may be required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates and at times acts as the lead in meetings.
• Knowledge – Knowledge of regulatory industrial, and technical relating to Federal, State, and local environmental permitting requirements. Knowledge of company safety policies and applicable OHSA standards. Knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Creates and maintains a working Safety Committee to drive continues improvement.
• Reports potential risks, corrective actions, and improvement plans to Plant Manager
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree in an environmental, safety, engineering, and/or business management field is preferred. Five (5) years of work experience in the environmental and safety environment in lieu of education will be considered.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ,