EHS Coordinator

Element Solutions Inc•Itasca, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials. We embody the 'Elements of our Culture'- our 5C's; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment. We are seeking a hands-on, highly engaged EHS Coordinator who is passionate about creating a safe and compliant workplace. The ideal candidate is a visible, floor-oriented safety professional who actively interacts with employees, identifies risks, leads investigations, and ensures corrective actions are implemented effectively. This individual is committed to continuous improvement and fostering a strong safety-first culture across the site.

Requirements

Knowledge of EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, and applicable standards)
Experience with safety audits, inspections, and compliance programs
Incident investigation and root cause analysis skills
Ability to conduct effective safety training and lead employee engagement initiatives
Strong analytical skills to track trends and recommend improvements
Familiarity with safety management systems (e.g., Intelex or similar platforms)
Collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and leadership
Commitment to continuous improvement and building a strong safety culture

Nice To Haves

A proactive, hands-on safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment
Comfortable working on the production floor and engaging with employees at all levels
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
A problem-solver who can identify risks and implement practical solutions
A strong communicator who can influence and promote safe behaviors

Responsibilities

Conduct regular workplace safety audits and inspections
Ensure compliance with internal, local, state, and federal regulations
Maintain safety records, documentation, and reporting systems
Identify hazards, document them in Intelex, and recommend corrective actions
Support and review changes to facilities, processes, equipment, and raw materials to ensure regulatory and corporate compliance
Lead and support incident and near-miss investigations
Perform root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone)
Conduct audits independently or with third-party contractors
Track trends and communicate findings to leadership
Conduct new employee safety orientations
Deliver EHS training programs and ensure regulatory compliance
Support safety meetings and initiatives
Promote employee participation in safety programs and reporting
Perform job safety analyses (JSA/JHA)
Identify hazards and recommend effective controls
Support ergonomic and machine safety improvements
Partner with production and maintenance teams on risk reduction
Support the Process Safety Management (PSM) program
Promote a proactive “safety first” culture at all levels
Engage directly with employees on the production floor
Encourage hazard and near-miss reporting
Support behavior-based safety initiatives
Support waste management and environmental reporting
Assist with spill prevention and response
Maintain environmental compliance documentation
Contribute to sustainability initiatives