EHS Coordinator

Ameron Pole Products•Caruthersville, MO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Nabrico Caruthersville Barge is looking for an Environmental & Safety Coordinator to work with our team in Caruthersville, MO. In this position you will ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, county & local safety related regulations. In a proactive manner, plans, directs, and implements the company’s safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and injury/accident-free work environment. This role reports directly to the Safety Manager.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a safety science, safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental science, occupational health, engineering or other industrial discipline work experience preferred
2 + years of operational/manufacturing/plant safety experience preferred
Knowledge of: Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Knowledge of: American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Knowledge of: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Knowledge of: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to Influence others as well as the ability to present technical information
Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company information
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely manner
Ability to make decisions and operate independently with respect to complex issues and business requirements
Utilize good judgement and sound reasoning
Exercise creative, innovative and effective problem solving
Ability to work independently, as well as function effectively in a team environment
Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external business relationships
Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Certifications preferred: (CPS)Certified Safety Professional, (CIH) Certified Industrial Hygienist, (ASP) Associates Safety Professional, (GSP) Graduate Safety Professional

Responsibilities

In partnership with plant management, plan, lead and participate in plant safety meetings
Assist in training, educating and ensuring supervisors can run safety meetings on their own
Monitor environmental conditions including housekeeping, painting, welding fumes, and hazardous waste.
Review and update monthly plant-specific safety metrics
Develop and ensure safe equipment operating techniques. Partner with the maintenance team to ensure all machines and equipment are in good condition
Lead safety on-boarding meetings with all employees and sub-contractors. Review all applicable documentation for completeness to ensure all employees and sub-contractors can adequately execute their scope of work safely
Serve as principal source of information on safety issues to assist supervisors and employees on safety policies, procedures, and programs
Implement, inspect, and maintain job site and office SDS manuals. Train employees in SDS procedures
Provide and ensure compliance with information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions
Ensures administration, and maintenance of all facility specific EHS programs
Initiates, documents, and monitors corrective actions for adherence to safety systems
Assist with initiatives relating to OSHA, EPA, and best management practices
Participate in and facilitate the Safety Committee at the facility to ensure the committee’s effectiveness and direction is aligned with the facility’s expectations
Inspect facility to detect existing potential accident and health hazards
Determine corrective or preventative measures, assign responsibility, and follow up to ensure the corrective measures have been implemented
Conduct periodic plant safety inspections to ensure safety procedures are in place
Assist in analyzing accident causes, and hazards, and implement solutions to resolve any deficiencies
Periodically train employees in proper procedures and conduct periodic emergency evacuation drills to ensure planning is effective in practice. Employees should know the placement of all fire extinguishers and first aid kits and their effective uses.
Assist with the establishment of additional PPE requirements based on the job-specific requirements
Participate programs to train supervisors and employees in plant safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques, and fire prevention for the plant and office area
Facilitate employee training in first aid and CPR
Maintain training records in employee files
Ensure new employees receive safety instructions prior to beginning work. Emphasize any specific plant hazards and thoroughly explain all applicable precautions
Plan and implement risk management, safety policies and procedures in compliance with all federal, state, county and local rules and regulations, including SDS requirements, for both plant and office operations, to maximize a safe working environment
Escalate any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including, but not limited to OSHA to the Corporate Safety Group
Ensure SDS program is maintained, and all necessary personnel are trained on the procedures. Manage hazardous materials control program, review samples, and test for hazardous materials prior to the start of operations
Ensure incident reports are prepared and sent in a timely manner