Health and Safety Coordinator

Shurtape Technologies•Hickory, NC

About The Position

The Health and Safety Coordinator will assist in managing and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations within our manufacturing and distribution facilities. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs, conducting training sessions, and ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience with specific experience in Health & Safety Compliance within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in supporting multiple locations of differing types; manufacturing, distribution, offices, Research & Development, etc.
Must be able to read, understand, and follow regulatory requirements, including reading complex federal and/or state regulations and completing an evaluation of the requirements
Must have the ability to read and comprehend blueprints, piping & instrumentation diagrams, basic descriptions used for energy control procedures/confined space procedures
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations and standards.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Visio, Learning Management Systems, and EHS Software solutions.
Must be a self-starter and can push tasks through to completion with minimal supervision
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Physical Sciences or other curriculum relevant to EHS fields.
Certification in Safety or related field with the ability to obtain licensure (CSP, SMP, OHST, REM, etc.)
Valid NC Driver’s License
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Light a plus

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor Health & Safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Provide training and education to leadership on health and safety procedures, emergency response, and environmental regulations.
Participate in accident investigations, incidents, and near-misses, and ensure events are documented within the incident management system to include root cause(s) and corrective actions.
Maintain and update safety performance metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Stay current with changes in environmental, health, and safety regulations and advise senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Staff on their impact.
Collaborate with all departments to promote our Safe to the Core values for Employee Health and Safety.
Participates in regulatory evaluations of equipment and processes related to compliance activities
Participates in EHS internal and 3rd party audits at manufacturing, distribution locations, and external audits of vendor facilities
Develops and maintains effective record keeping programs in support of all EHS programs to include hard copy and electronic record keeping and managing databases and spreadsheets
Assists with design and implementation of Emergency Preparedness programs to include Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans, Slug Response Plans, Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans, and Emergency Response Plans, and performs environmental sampling as required by regulatory permits
Supervises confined space entry projects and develops specific confined space procedures.
Works with outside vendors, contractors, and consultants as appropriate.
Supports hazardous material compliance activities, training programs, regulatory agency inspections, and with recycling efforts at all facilities