Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Orenco Systems•Sutherlin, OR

About The Position

Wish your job made a difference? Our mission is protecting the world's water. We work every day to support the sustainability of our most precious resource, so our people know what they're doing matters. Most importantly, you'll work with supportive teammates who have a strong work ethic and are committed to doing the right thing. Join our team and do work that matters. Visit www.orenco.com/jobs to learn more or check out the official job description (below). Company Description: Orenco Systems, Inc. (subsidiary of Infiltrator Water Technologies) is a manufacturer of innovative onsite and decentralized wastewater collection and treatment technologies. Solutions include community collection systems, advanced secondary treatment systems, watertight fiberglass tanks, and in-tank pumping and filtration systems. Orenco also manufactures high-quality standard, custom, and OEM controls, along with state-of-the-art fiberglass buildings, tanks, and enclosures. Infiltrator Water Technologies is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. We sell our products through wholesale distribution across the United States and Canada for use on properties with onsite wastewater treatment systems. GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The EHS Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting site-wide Environmental, Health, and Safety programs to maintain compliance and strengthen operational resilience. This position reports to the EHS Manager and partners with cross-functional leaders to drive a proactive safety culture, maintain environmental regulatory compliance, administer employee health and wellness initiatives, and reinforce standards that protect people and the environment. This position will execute routine compliance tasks, lead field-level engagement, and provide tactical and analytical support across all EHS&S pillars.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
Minimum 3 years of professional EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to create and deliver safety training
Strong initiative with the ability to influence, coach, and facilitate change across diverse
Capable of working independently with limited direction while maintaining strong cross-functional
Excellent organizational habits with consistent follow-
Stronginterpersonalcommunication,projectmanagementcapability,andstructuredproblem-solving
Effectivepresentationskillstosupporttrainingdeliveryatallorganizational
ProficiencyininterpretingandapplyingOSHA,EPA,DEQ,andotherregulatory
Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) and EHS management systems.
Ability to be flexible and adjust to priority changes with little notice and to remain calm during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
Ability to use sound judgement and follow-through in problem-solving and decision-making processes.
Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
Must have satisfactory driving record, maintain valid U.S. driver's license, and current insurance on personal vehicle if used for business.
Must meet company insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

Continuously maintains Orenco management's safety, cultural, and professional standards.
Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment for all employees.
Serves as a safety committee member.
Keeps work area clean and free of safety hazards.
Lead site health and safety processes, including behavior-based safety, risk assessments (TRA), mitigation strategies, ergonomics assessments, and Life Saving Principles reinforcement.
Maintain, improve, and propose site-specific safety programs aligned to corporate standards and OSHA requirements.
Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard management systems and recommend enhancements that drive risk reduction.
Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis (PDCA, Fishbone, 5-Why), ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified.
Develop and deliver safety training modules, including new-hire EHS
Manage safety data systems, analytics, and OSHA recordkeeping to identify trends and drive continuous
Conduct required audits and support emergency response readiness, Safety Committee coordination, and shop floor-level EHS engagement.
Lead and support environmental compliance programs for Oregon state regulations and federal mandates, including but not limited to: Title V Air Permitting o Stormwater Compliance & SWPPP Tier II Reporting / EPCRA o SPCC, Air Emissions, Waste Management, and Hazardous Waste (LQG) Compliance – RCRA Sustainability Programs
Conduct environmental inspections, sampling, testing, reporting, and documentation aligned with DEQ and EPA
Manage hazardous waste streams, universal waste, waste profiling, storage, characterization, and manifest
Support sustainability initiatives, waste minimization efforts, and tracking of key environmental
Gather, organize, and analyze environmental data and communicate insights into operations and
Facilitate and monitor site security operations, including surveillance systems, access control processes, and coordinating with facilities, leadership, and third-party providers to ensure a secure, compliant, and disruption-free work environment.
Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.
Performs other duties as assigned.