Safety & Environmental Coordinator

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

12d

About The Position

The Safety & Environmental Coordinator assists in developing, implementing, and reviewing corporate safety and environmental compliance policies and programs. The role provides regulatory and technical guidance to frontline operations personnel and site management on safety and environmental compliance. The position inspects physical locations, evaluates safety and environmental programs and procedures, identifies potential problem areas, and recommends facility changes, personal protective equipment, and loss-prevention programs. It coordinates industrial hygiene sampling, accident investigations and corrective action plans, required training, and operational audits. The coordinator also supports compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and corporate standards, and serves as a liaison with Six Sigma/Lean groups during implementation projects. The position is based in GAC Savannah, is a first-shift, full-time role, and involves travel of up to 25%. The employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
Five years of safety experience in an industrial setting.
Comprehensive knowledge of safety (OSHA) and environmental statutes and regulations.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Prior EHS experience as a council member or leader of a safety team; this is highly preferred.
Team-player qualities.

Responsibilities

Inspect physical locations to assess safety and environmental programs and procedures and identify potential problem areas.
Provide consultation and recommendations for physical facility changes.
Recommend personal protective equipment and loss-prevention programs as needed.
Develop and promote safety and environmental policies and programs for all employees, including behavior-based recognition.
Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling requirements for the area.
Ensure accidents are investigated and that necessary corrective actions and prevention plans are identified.
Ensure compliance with federal OSHA, EPA, and EPD requirements, state and local government regulations, and corporate standards; coordinate research and present materials with legal, operations, and engineering departments.
Schedule safety and environmental training and ensure completion of required OSHA, EPA, EPD, and Gulfstream training.
Serve as a liaison with Six Sigma/Lean groups during implementation projects.
Coordinate operational audits with ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 internal and external entities and report findings, including required corrective actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.