Chemical Materials Coordinator

Arrow's Edge; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EG&G seeks a Chemical Materials Coordinator to plan, organize, and coordinate chemical management activities. You will inspect storage locations for compliance, scan barcodes for HMS, and reconcile inventory changes while supporting MSDS and HMS maintenance.

The role requires accuracy, attention to safety, and collaboration with site staff and customers. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in ES&H or a related field with 1–3 years of experience, and you must be able to operate scanning devices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in ES&H-related field and 1-3 years experience or equivalent.
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a safe manner.
• Ability to operate computer and scanning device.

Responsibilities

• Inspect chemical inventory storage locations for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Scan barcodes and download data to HMS.
• Reconcile chemical inventory actions and location changes as required.
• Process inventory documentation to ensure schedules and regulations are met.
• Conduct special chemical inventories as directed by supervisor.
• Interface with supervisory and customer personnel professionally.

Skills

Read/interpret procedures

Safety compliance

Data entry

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree ES&H-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

HMS system

Job description

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Chemical Materials Coordinator

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1104

IMPORTANT NOTICE – INCUMBENT-ONLY POSITION
This position is only open to current employees supporting the FOMSS II Contract. Applications from individuals who are not currently incumbents on this contract will not be considered.

Purpose and Scope:

Plans, organizes, schedules and coordinates various aspects of the chemical management program. Responsible for inspecting user chemical storage locations for compliance with policies, procedures and regulations. Coordinates corrective actions to noncompliant activities and issues. Scans all areas according to established schedule to confirm/reconcile HMS database records. Responsible for logging/barcoding chemicals received at Central Receiving. Support MSDS and HMS maintenance efforts.

• Perform inspections of chemical inventory storage locations.
• Scan all associated barcodes and download data to HMS.
• Reconcile inactive, active, or location changes actions as required.
• Process inventory documentation to assure compliance with schedules and regulations.
• Perform special chemical inventories at direction of supervisor.
• Interface with company supervisory and customer personnel on a regular basis, responding to all oral/written requests, in a professional manner.
• Responsible for barcoding all chemicals received at customer location.
• Ability to interpret MSDS information and determine hazard classification.
• Input environmental findings into customer-provided tracking system and perform follow-up to closures.
• Collect data and compose monthly reports.
• Provide assistance to internal and external auditors while conducting related environmental inspections.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree in ES&H-related field (i.e. Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or other sciences) and 1-3 years experience or equivalent; ES&H-related experience may be substituted for educational requirements. Ability to work unsupervised and in a safe manner. Ability to operate a computer and hand-held scanning device. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and HMS system. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedures and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to print data in a neat and legible manner for chemical inventory documentation. Ability to prioritize and handle numerous tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; Professional interpersonal skills, demeanor, and appearance. Must have physical dexterity to access difficult areas (warehouses, test stands, basements or ceilings), to work in an outside environment, and in remote areas. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Ability to obtain automobile insurance coverage through Company’s provider. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Walking, stooping and lifting of up to 30 lbs. is required for such purposes as moving chemical containers to scan barcodes. Work is generally performed indoors. May occasionally be required to work outdoors. Operating equipment under low light and moderate noise conditions may also be required. Requires use of hands and fingers/stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Requires the knowledge and use of power/hand tools. Requires the ability to follow directions. May require constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must posses planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety – EG&G enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality – Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the EG&G Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable EG&G Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance – Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.