EHS Coordinator

Albany International Corp.; St. Stephen (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to report to the Plant Manager and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

You will assist in safety management, coordinate programs, and lead audits while driving a culture of world-class safety and continuous improvement on the production floor. The role requires 3–5 years in a manufacturing safety function, an Associate degree in safety or related field, and OSHA 30 certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a safety role in manufacturing.
• Experience developing safety programs and leading audits.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and incident investigations.
• Ability to train and mentor staff on safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety laws and Albany Safety expectations.
• Assist Plant Manager in safety management and program development.
• Coordinate health and safety programs and audits.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate safety committees and emergency response teams.
• Conduct safety training and orientation for new employees and subcontractors.

Skills

Recordkeeping

OSHA documentation

Data collection

Analysis

Report writing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Leadership without authority

Collaboration

Decision-making under pressure

Autonomy

Walking production floors

Climbing ladders/stairs

Lifting 25–50 pounds

PPE usage

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Safety

Bachelor's degree in OHS/Engineering related field

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Plant Manager, the safety coordinator ensure to respect all laws and regulations and to be in compliance with Albany International Safety Expectations. He also assist the Plant Manager in Safety Management and participate and manage all health, environmental and safety program.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Plant Manager, the safety coordinator ensure to respect all laws and regulations and to be in compliance with Albany International Safety Expectations. He also assist the Plant Manager in Safety Management and participate and manage all health, environmental and safety program.

Safety and Procedures

• Follow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job.
• Use appropriate PPE that has been identified on the Hazard Analysis for the department/role.
• Attend and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned.
• Report all safety hazards observed. If capable, correct the safety hazard identified.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure compliance with Laws and Regulations regarding Occupational Health and Safety, as well as compliance with AI expectations
• Participate in the development of the annual strategic plan in Health and Safety
• Assist and support the Plant Manager in Safety Management
• Develop, evaluate and coordinate all health and safety programs
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Coordinate and facilitate Health and Safety Committee, Emergency Response Team and First Aid Team
• Conduct SIF safety audit and general safety audit
• Conduct required safety training and safety orientation of new employees and others safety training
• Train and audit subcontractor regarding Albany Safety expectations
• Identify training needs in health and safety
• Analyze safety indicators and make recommendations to reduce the risk of accidents
• Act as an agent of change in cultural change to become a world-class organization in security
• Foster a culture in which Safety is a value that is never compromised and in which employees are involved and engaged
• Reads, understands and is committed to conducting business in accordance to Albany International’s Business Ethics Policy. All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly and with integrity.

Shift

Day

Experience/Education/Skills

Required Skills:

• Recordkeeping and OSHA documentation
• Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Data collection and analysis
• Report writing
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Organization and time management
• Leadership and influence without direct authority
• Collaboration across departments
• Decision-making under pressure
• Autonomy
• Walk production floors
• Climb ladders or stairs
• Lift up to 25–50 pounds
• Wear required PPE for extended periods

Required Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a Safety role in a manufacturing industry

Education Requirements:

• Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field PREFERRED
• OSHA 30 Certification