Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE) Coordinator

ATN International Inc

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator will be responsible for reviewing protocols and policies for all Environment, Health & Safety programs, and maintain the Company’s health and safety training programs to ensure training complies with current local, federal, and international regulations as applicable.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Telecommunications Industry (i.e., department operations/ functions)
Knowledge or training in occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance with applicable local, federal, and stage regulations and standards
Demonstrated knowledge of delivering hands-on health, safety, and environmental training
Demonstrated knowledge of the standards, concepts, procedures, and practices within health, safety, and environmental fields Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Demonstrated ability to multitask
Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with employees and outside agencies
Excellent oral and written skills
High integrity and ability to work independently to ensure compliance of all safety regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Analytical thinker with a technical aptitude
Ability to conduct trainings
Ability to lead and direct teams and/or committees
BA/BS or AD in degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or related field
2-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience dealing with safety and OSHA related processes
Strong MS Excel experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the standards, concepts, procedures, and practices within health, safety, and environmental fields
Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear; drive, watch, and record
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
Moderate noise level
Subject to outside environmental and atmospheric conditions
Ability to traverse freely
Close visual acuity to analyze data, transcribe, and view the computer monitor; climbing requirements
Ability to travel inter-island and/or abroad as necessary to fulfil duties and responsibilities of the role
Valid Virgin Islands Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Establish best practices and cultivate a Safety Culture where ONE Communications personnel recognize, report, and take appropriate actions for violations of company EHS guidelines and work practices
Create and implement applicable policies, procedures, and programs for compliance
Coordinate Investigation for Accident and Incidents Program
Coordinate environmental permitting processes and activities; enforce actions, notices of violation, informal settlement agreements, and administrative orders and permit agreements with local, state and federal governmental environmental agencies
Evaluate consultants, trainers, etc., and advise senior management on compliance statuses, costs and technical improvements needed to achieve compliance
Organize and facilitate monthly safety meetings in each respective district (STT/STJ & STX)
Coordinate activities of Safety Committees, and ensure that committee and management goals coincide
Coordinate facility environmental & safety inspections (internal and external, scheduled/unscheduled)
Monitor local and federal laws and regulations and making appropriate policy and procedural changes to meet compliance dates
Provide compliance support and direction
Provide assistance with dealings with EPA, DPNR, OSHA, FCC, VIDOSH, USDOT, VIFS, VEDEP, VIDEH, and any other agencies, local & federal on EHS issues
Maintain positive working relationships with all regulatory agencies
Serve as Hurricane Preparedness Coordinator for ONE Communications
Manage Spill Plan Program
Oversee disposal of all hazardous wastes
Perform other duties as assigned or required