Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Mittera Group Inc•Berkeley, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for your next career move? We are currently looking for EHS Coordinator to join the Mittera family where employees are appreciated and rewarded for the work they put in. Work hard and have fun while doing it! The EHS Coordinator inspects, observes, and gives direction for company compliancy when it comes to OSHA, DNR, DOT, EPA, and other Air Quality Divisions guidelines. EHS Coordinator works with managers and employees to establish and maintain a system the promotes a culture of safe working practices across the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2–5+ years of relevant experience in a health and safety field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations
Requires knowledge of safety and environmental programs as well as workers compensation
Can effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented
Demonstrated skills in leadership, organization and communication are necessary
Ability to develop new techniques for work processes
Must be able to give technical direction to others and project leadership over multiple safety teams

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related subject highly preferred

Responsibilities

Review and update health and safety procedures as needed.
Work to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local Government rules, regulations, policies and guidelines including but not limited to OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, DOT, Fire Department, etc. as well as Company safety rules.
Develop mechanisms for the improvement of key safety programs
Assist with safety compliance training.
Determine regulatory requirements and permitting needs for new and modified process to include air, wastes (hazardous and non-hazardous), storm water and green initiatives.
Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily
Conduct and review safety observation reports on a regular basis
Attend safety walks and inspections before to analyze safety risks
Lead safety committee and educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation
Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace
Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident
Partner with Human Resources to manage OSHA 300 log
Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents and related events
Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel
Performs all other duties as assigned