SAFETY AND RISK COORDINATOR

Sunrise Cooperative Inc.•Fremont, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety & Risk Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the management of the Cooperative’s environmental, health, safety, and transportation risks. These responsibilities are carried out while upholding Sunrise's mission, goals, values, and commitment to achieving zero injuries and incidents, as well as adhering to Sunrise's safety principles: We do what is right regarding workplace safety; Injuries and incidents are preventable; Safety is a condition of employment; Safety includes protecting employee health and safety while respecting the environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field. Relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge of environmental and occupational health and safety may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Ability to travel throughout Sunrise's trade territory as needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
Communication
Consistency
Customer Focus
Decision Making and Judgment
Initiative
Innovation
Integrity
Listening Skills
Organization
Planning
Problem Solving and Analysis
Safety Awareness

Responsibilities

Provide daily safety and compliance support at the branch and regional levels.
Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration with employees, managers, and external organizations.
Respond promptly to incidents and conduct thorough incident investigations.
Clearly communicate findings, corrective actions, and opportunities for improvement resulting from incident investigations.
Develop and administer safety training programs for employees and community partners.
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory programs, including SARA Tier II, U.S. EPA Repackaging Reports, EPA permits, ODA, DOT, OSHA, PUCO, fire regulations, and workers' compensation reporting requirements.
Maintain files and records for all CDL drivers.
Maintain all required EPA permits, including air permits, SPCC Plans, and Risk Management Plans (RMPs).
Collaborate with the Safety Team and management to develop and improve policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Support the continuous development of the Sunrise safety culture.
Work with team members and managers to identify and eliminate workplace hazards.
Conduct audits and inspections of workplace conditions, work practices, and safety records to ensure compliance with Sunrise policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Assist Regional and Facility Managers in correcting unsafe actions and conditions.
Actively participate in the Ohio Risk Coordinator Group.
Assist with the onboarding of new and returning employees.
Visit all assigned Sunrise locations regularly and in person.
Review and assist with updates to all safety programs and procedures.
Obtain and maintain Emergency Response Technician Level 3 certification.
Handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially.
Pursue professional certifications and remain current on regulatory topics through ongoing professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the Cooperative.