What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator position at Omega Protein, Inc.?
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator – Moss Point, Mississippi
JOB SUMMARY:
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator oversees environmental compliance and workplace safety programs for the Omega Protein Moss Point Facility. This role works closely with management, supervisors, and employees to identify hazards, reduce workplace risks, ensure federal, state and local regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine environmental and safety inspections of facility and vessels.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, Coast Guard, and applicable maritime safety regulations.
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, near misses, and environmental events to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop and deliver safety orientation and ongoing safety and environmental employee training.
- Monitor confined space entry, hot work, fall protection, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and PPE programs.
- Perform job risk assessments.
- Assist management in maintaining safety and environmental documentation, permits, inspections, and regulatory records.
- Assist management in coordinating emergency response planning, evacuation drills, and spill response activities.
- Monitor hazardous waste handling, storage, disposal, and recycling programs.
- Assist with environmental permitting and reporting requirements.
- Support contractor safety management and compliance.
- Promote employee participation in safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend corrective actions to eliminate unsafe conditions, behaviors and environmental risks.
- Assist management in dealings with government officials enforcing environmental regulations.
- Assist management in filing EPA and DEQ reports as required.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (preferred).
- Associate degree with relevant experience may be considered.
- 2–5 years of EHS experience.
- Knowledge of OSHA Maritime Standards (29 CFR 1915), OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910).
- Knowledge of federal environmental related regulations, chemical and hazardous material management.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Preferred Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Maritime
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Required Skills
- Safety auditing and inspections
- Environmental auditing and inspections
- Hazard recognition and risk assessment
- Incident investigation
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental compliance
- Emergency response planning
- Training and presentation skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Team collaboration
Typical Work Environment
The position is based in an industrial facility and involves a combination of office work and extensive field inspections. The coordinator routinely works around heavy equipment, welding operations, elevated work areas, confined spaces, and waterfront operations.