Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

AWP Safety•Richmond, VA

12h•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This EHS Coordinator is responsible for providing day to day EHS support to the facility locations and operating teams within the designated region. Support includes coaching, teaching, and training field personnel on safe operating behaviors and the design, development, and implementation of safety and risk control programs. Provide daily and continuous safety support to designated region. Plans and assigns tasks, fills positions, motivates, coaches and measures the performance of individual contributors. Establishes and develops a positive team environment and performance driving team dynamics. Plans, supervises, and controls the activities of a team that provides operational support for a business segment, group, or team. Develops a clear understanding of company goals and objects to ensure overall objectives of the group are met.

Requirements

3-5 years of work experience in the EHS field.
Minimum education is an Associate's Degree in EHS or other applicable field.
Intermediate knowledge of OSHA orders and recognized safety regulations and standards.
Intermediate knowledge in conducting and evaluating complex root cause analysis investigations and evaluating the effectiveness of corrective actions and action plans.
Intermediate knowledge of conducting hazard evaluations for complex or widely impactful / enterprise applicable jobs and recommending and evaluating the effectiveness of controls.
Intermediate knowledge of exposure to safety and health risks.
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office software applications, software management systems, and EHS management systems and reporting platforms.
Must be able to and enjoy connecting with field-level customers and contacts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and maintain working relationships with your team
Contributes to the engagement and ongoing development of AWP Safety employees
Must adhere to and promote safe workplace practices
Valid drivers’ license and ability to meet AWP Safety driver standards

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred in Safety Engineering, Safety Management, or related field.
EHS certification a plus

Responsibilities

Perform on site facility and work site visits- 8/week – 32/month – 384/year
Conduct compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support AWP Safety - EHS Management.
Maintain, audit, and update as needed AWP Safety - SOPs for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day-to-day training.
Coach, train, guide, and mentor the regional employees through the AWP Safety Management System.
Review accidents/incidents which occur in designated region and conduct field audits, reporting and manage corrective actions.
Participate in and support detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.

Benefits

Company provided vehicle with fuel card, which includes qualified personal use privileges
Career Growth
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Benefits eligible the 1st of the month following hire
3 medical plan options
2 dental plan options
Legal and identity protection
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Company paid $50,000 in basic life insurance
Company paid long term disability (LTD)
Health Savings Accounts Available
Flex Spending Accounts Available
401(k) with company match