EHS Coordinator - 3rd Shift

Nidec Motor Corporation; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Lexington, VA is seeking a Safety and Environmental professional to coordinate plant-wide programs for a safe, compliant workplace. You will lead safety initiatives, train staff, and ensure OSHA compliance across the facility.

The role emphasizes developing policies, performing investigations, maintaining permits, and partnering with HR on workers’ compensation programs. 1–3 years in manufacturing is preferred and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is often

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in safety/environmental field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices required or preferred.
• Experience training employees in safety and environmental work practices.
• Experience with incident investigations is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage safety/environmental policies and procedures to comply with OSHA rules.
• Train managers and employees in site safety practices (fire protection, LOTO, fall protection, chemicals).
• Lead safety initiatives and plant safety committee activities.
• Inspect facilities to identify hazards and implement corrective measures.
• Compile and submit accident/environmental reports to corporate and regulators.
• Collaborate with HR on workers’ compensation programs and reduce lost time.
• Maintain EH&S files and environmental permits; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead investigations of work incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a safety/environmental resource for managers and staff.
• Complete government-mandated safety/environmental reports and perform admin duties.

Skills

Regulatory reporting experience

OSHA regulations knowledge

Safety training

Incident investigation

Worker compensation knowledge

CPR/First Aid certification a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental/Industrial Technology or related field

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world’s dreams, people’s dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world’s and people’s tomorrows; the world’s first, the world’s best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Position Objective:
Coordinate plant wide safety and environmental programs for all employees to provide a safe, injury free workplace that complies with and exceeds all safety and environmental regulations. Serve as a resource, communicator, trainer, and solutions provider for problems identified and engage all employees while serving as a conduit for information related to safety and environmental projects and employee concerns. Comply with all mandated reporting and work with employees in a proactive manner to reduce injuries.

Job Description

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage safety / environmental policies and procedures incompliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Plan, implement and manage programs to train managers and employees in work sitesafety practices, for example, but not limited to fire protection, lockout/tagout, fallprotection and handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment and othermaterials.
• Lead all safety related activities for the facility, including safety related initiatives andplant safety committee.
• Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards,determine corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follow up to ensuremeasures have been implemented.
• Compile and submit accident and / or environmental reports required by NidecCorporate and regulatory agencies.
• Work with plant Human Resources on the administration of workers’ compensationprograms, and Nidec Corporate and others to reduce employee lost time.
• Maintain environmental, health and safety files and records in accordance with thecorporate record retention guidelines.
• Ensure timely submittal, acquisition and maintenance of all environmental permits andreports to maintain compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Lead investigations of all work-related incidents/accidents, recommending correctiveaction to eliminate future similar incidents.
• Act as a resource for managers and employees regarding safety and environmentalissues.
• Report required OSHA information as well as the reporting that is required by company.
• Complete government-mandated reports related to safety and environmental issues.
• Administrative duties including filing, phone calls, tracking data
• Write, review or update safety policies and procedures.

Experience/Skills

• 1-3 years applicable experience, preferably in Manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience generating regulatory reporting and experience interpreting and complying with OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910).
• Previous experience with a safety team and training employees on proper safety and environmental work practices.
• Experience with incident investigation and corrective actions.
• Worker Compensation Certification a plus
• OSHA (10/30), CPR, First Aid certification a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, Industrial Technology, or related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.

Additional Job Details

Professional – P1

Organizational Impact

• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results
• Entry-level professional; follows standard processes and works under close supervision
• Work is defined by others within smaller, less complex projects/assignments and generally more limited in scope

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement

Innovation & Complexity

• May be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job area
• Problems are routine, but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures

Leadership & Talent Management

• N/A – Jobs at this level are focused on self-development

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirative Action

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

Third Shift (United States of America)

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.