QC Lab / HSEQ Coordinator

Tessenderlo Kerley•Fresno, CA

About The Position

The QC Lab / HSEQ Coordinator leads, coordinates, and administers the facility’s Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality (HSEQ), and regulatory compliance programs. The role serves as the site lead for HSEQ administration, laboratory quality systems, regulatory compliance, environmental programs, safety initiatives, process safety management (PSM), employee training, and related administrative functions. Working with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, management, regulatory agencies, and third-party laboratories, the coordinator supports compliance with company policies, regulations, product quality standards, and continuous improvement goals. The position does not directly supervise production personnel but provides technical and administrative leadership in support of safe, compliant, efficient plant operations. The role’s primary focus is HSEQ and regulatory compliance (60%), including safety initiatives, incident investigations, contractor safety, audits and inspections, recordkeeping, training, emergency preparedness, and coordination of the facility’s PSM program. Environmental compliance and hazardous waste activities account for 10% of the role. Laboratory quality assurance accounts for 25%, including daily lab operations, product testing, quality systems, equipment records, samples, certificates, and product registrations and documentation. The remaining 5% involves administrative and scale house backup support, including shipping, receiving, transportation, inventory documentation, and records.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, PSM, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of laboratory operations, quality systems, testing procedures, chemical hygiene practices, and regulatory requirements applicable to laboratory environments.
Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and implement practical, compliant solutions in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including investigating issues, evaluating information, and recommending corrective actions.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for interacting with employees, management, customers, contractors, vendors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Strong organizational, recordkeeping, and documentation skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other business software applications.
Strong mathematical aptitude and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Demonstrated integrity, accountability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
Collaborative team player who supports operational goals and contributes to a positive work environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive company information.
Ability to work safely in office, laboratory, warehouse, and industrial manufacturing environments.
Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, chemical-resistant clothing, gloves, hearing protection, and respiratory protection as required.
Must be medically qualified and physically able to wear respiratory protection equipment, including SCBA, supplied-air respirators, and full-face respirators.
Ability to routinely walk throughout the facility and access operating areas under varying plant conditions.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and elevated work areas as required, including ascending and descending stairs and ladders multiple times throughout the workday.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, twist, and climb for extended periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Ability to respond to emergencies and access all facility areas when required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Safety, Environmental Compliance, Quality Assurance, Process Safety Management, or a related field.
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, industrial processes, chemical handling, and regulatory compliance programs.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate site HSEQ and regulatory compliance programs.
Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, employee safety communications, inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
Promote employee participation in Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) and other safety initiatives.
Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and safety concerns; develop, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions.
Manage contractor safety compliance, onboarding requirements, and adherence to company safety standards.
Coordinate workers’ compensation claims administration and return-to-work programs.
Support OSHA, EPA, PSM, NSF, FIFRA, customer, corporate, and regulatory audits and inspections.
Advise Operations and Management on safety, environmental, regulatory, and compliance matters.
Maintain HSEQ records, permits, compliance reports, training documentation, and document control systems.
Prepare compliance reports, management metrics, and regulatory submissions; assist with agency inspections, information requests, and corrective action responses.
Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities.
Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of facility HSEQ programs.
Coordinate employee onboarding and orientation, facilitate site-specific training, and maintain training records, qualifications, certifications, and recurring training requirements.
Assist departments in identifying training needs and continuous improvement opportunities; participate in compliance audits and management reviews.
Coordinate and maintain the facility PSM program, including documentation and compliance tracking, operating procedures, training and qualifications, PHA participation, MOC coordination, mechanical integrity scheduling and tracking, and inspections of pressure vessels, boilers, relief valves, and related equipment.
Coordinate compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Manage hazardous waste labeling, storage, transportation, disposal, and records.
Maintain environmental compliance programs for air quality, storm water, wastewater, HMBP, hazardous waste, and spill prevention and response.
Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring; coordinate corrective actions arising from audits, inspections, or agency findings.
Maintain required environmental, HAZWOPER, and regulatory certifications, including OSHA, HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT Hazardous Materials, IATA, and IMDG certifications as applicable.
Manage daily laboratory operations, testing activities, and quality systems.
Conduct and document quality testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
Review and communicate test results, quality trends, and product concerns to Operations and Management.
Investigate product quality issues and support corrective and preventive action efforts.
Maintain laboratory procedures, quality records, testing documentation, and equipment calibration, inspection, verification, and maintenance records.
Coordinate product sample collection and submission to third-party laboratories.
Prepare and distribute Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and Certificates of Conformance (COCs).
Manage sample retention programs and laboratory supply inventories.
Maintain product registrations, certifications, Safety Data Sheets, EPA registrations, labels, and NSF requirements as applicable.
Support customer quality inquiries, audits, and regulatory compliance requests.
Provide backup support for office and scale house operations as needed.
Assist with shipping, receiving, transportation, and inventory documentation.
Maintain visitor, contractor, vendor, and compliance records; monitor inventory of seals, sample containers, office supplies, and compliance forms.
Coordinate administrative activities supporting quality, safety, environmental, and compliance programs.
Interface with Operations, Maintenance, and Management; participate in facility continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Plant Manager.