What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health, Safety, and Environment Part-Time position at Tubacex Durant Inc?
FUNCTIONS AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The HSE Coordinator supports site health, safety and environmental programs by applying classroom learning to daily manufacturing operations under the direction of site management. This is a paid, part-time internship requiring a consistent 20-hour weekly schedule, preferably Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
This position is responsible for the following main duties:
- § Assist in developing and promoting safe work practices, HSE policies, guidelines and procedures for the Durant facility.
- § Support employee safety orientation, toolbox talks and HSE training; maintain training attendance and completion records.
- § Identify opportunities to improve HSE program effectiveness and control costs without compromising safety or environmental compliance.
- § Help prepare documentation and communications for state and federal regulatory agencies under the direction of site management.
- § Provide day-to-day support for established HSE programs and refer technical or compliance decisions to the designated supervisor.
- § Identify potential loss exposures, participate in risk assessments and assist with preventive plans and follow-up effectiveness reviews.
- § Maintain and update safe-work standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment procedures; incorporate updates into training.
- § Assist with routine checks and documentation for site security and alarm programs; refer maintenance issues to responsible personnel.
- § Support coordination of regulatory inspections, document requests, findings and corrective-action follow-up.
- § Help develop inspection procedures, checklists and schedules; conduct routine inspections to identify safety, health and environmental risks.
- § Help maintain site emergency preparedness and response plans, including drill records, first-aid readiness and spill-response procedures.
- § Participate in reviews of injuries, incidents and near misses, field audits, root-cause analysis and corrective-action tracking.
- § Document identified hazards, assist with routine corrections and promptly escalate high-risk conditions.
- § Support the site safety team by preparing meeting agendas, minutes and tracking assigned actions.
- § Maintain current Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories and Hazard Communication records.
- § Assist with required records for hazardous-waste handling, discharges and employee exposure to hazardous substances or pollutants.
- § Prepare draft environmental reports, incident reports and OSHA 300-series records for management review and authorized submission.
- § Support ISO 14001 environmental and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems, including document control, internal audits and continuous improvement.
- § Collect and summarize HSE metrics, including inspection findings, training completion, near misses and corrective-action closure.
- § Support applicable OSHA general industry and Oklahoma environmental requirements, including PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout and waste-management procedures.
- § Perform related HSE duties and special projects as assigned under supervision.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE
- Currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor's or graduate program in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of workplace hazard recognition, risk assessment and safety practices; willingness to apply coursework in an industrial environment.
- Familiarity with OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 preferred.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
- Previous professional HSE experience is not required; this position is designed for a student pursuing HSE-related education.
- Prior industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, internship or co-op experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to maintain a consistent, on-site schedule of 20 hours per week, preferably Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental responsibility, accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to work with production employees and management, accept direction, work independently on assigned tasks and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel; ability to learn HSE reporting and document-control systems.
- Ability to conduct plant inspections, carry inspection equipment, work at a computer for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work part-time 20 hours, consistent schedule?
Experience:
- HSE education or: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person