EHS Coordinator

MSR-FSR•Hillsboro, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Coordinator provides daily on-site Safety and Environmental Compliance support to the MSR-FSR Critical Component Solutions Operations facility to ensure protection of people, property and the environment following established processes and fostering cooperative relationships with site leadership and workforce. Operations involve the use of hazardous chemicals, so occasional use of a respirator and an aptitude for chemical safety is important. This role, working closely with the Quality Assurance Team and Operations, is at times a 1-deep position supporting a single facility of approximately 20-90 people, depending upon location, with support of a local safety committee, remote peer support from the EHS Team in the US, and collaboration with the Global EHS Director. As a salaried Management Support role, anticipate 45-50 hours/week, with rare occasion for on call or after-hours support.

Requirements

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical/military school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer skills are required: Microsoft Office Suite; (Word, Excel, e-mail, etc.).
Ability to clearly communicate in English through verbal and written documentation and provide influential training and guidance.
Knowledge of regulations related to air emissions, hazardous waste, and water discharges.
Knowledge of safe handling practices of chemicals and ability to handle potentially hazardous substances utilizing proper procedures.
Ability to research, interpret and understand federal, state, and local EHS requirements, as well as industry best practices and consensus standards such as ISO and ANSI.
Ability to write reports to include objective interpretation of facts and circumstances, identify causal factors, and recommend corrective actions.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including protective eye wear, hard hat, lab coat, gloves, protective footwear, hearing protection, and respirators.
Must be able to safely access and traverse indoor and outdoor obstacles for site inspections, including climbing ladders, walking on stairs, catwalks, and other types of uneven surfaces where activity inspections are needed.

Nice To Haves

Additional training, and/or certifications in the Safety, Occupational Health, and/or Environmental Protection career field are preferable.
Some of the experience and training needed to meet these requirements may be acquired within the first few months of hiring through targeted training programs and mentoring.
Other skills required for full performance, which may be acquired during the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the General Manager and staff to facilitate compliance of OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to MSR-FSR’s operations.
Respond to operation’s requests for EHS assistance (e.g., answers to questions, EHS technical and regulatory clarifications, creation of EHS plans and forms, EHS evaluation of workplace designs, and product EHS evaluations).
Responsible for understanding requirements of safety and environmental permits including monitoring compliance and submitting and maintaining periodic documentation.
Participate in the preparation, maintenance, and dissemination of written documentation providing guidance to EHS compliance and improvement efforts (e.g., policies, manuals, plans and programs, procedures and guidelines, forms, and training programs).
Complete routine floor audits to determine compliance/conformance status with regulatory/ company requirements, and seek opportunities to improve EHS performance, elevating any concerns to management.
Perform/participate in spot inspections, Risk Assessments, and process reviews to ensure EHS compliance.
Conduct / assist in incident investigations and after-action improvement plans.
Prepare and provide workforce training presentations in small groups.
Must be able to wear a respirator and provide training, fit testing, and medical surveillance documents for the Respiratory Protection Program.
Works with Operations and engineering to ensure proper profiling, waste stream establishment, packaging, and storage of hazardous waste in accordance with EPA/DOT/State regulations.
Provide post-audit recommendations on actions to address deficiencies.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management/supervisor.
May be elected to lead a Local Safety Committee by its members and facilitate meetings.
May at times have to assume temporary responsibilities as delegated.