Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator

Colonial Group; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colonial Group is seeking an EHS Coordinator to assist with safety and environmental initiatives across departments, conducting risk assessments, providing training, and fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

You will apply OSHA regulations, investigate incidents, coordinate trainings, manage environmental compliance and waste records, and participate in production floor activities to ensure ongoing safety improvements and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Environmental, Health and Safety or similar.
• 1-3 years’ experience in an EHS role

Responsibilities

• Safety: Ensure OSHA compliance across programs and procedures.
• Safety: Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Safety: Coordinate and conduct trainings to ensure compliance.
• Environmental: Coordinate waste disposal and record keeping, ensure regulatory compliance.
• General: Participate in production and staff meetings; track trainings; apply corporate standards.

Skills

EHS knowledge

OSHA regulations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Summary:

The EHS Coordinator will assist with all safety and environmental related projects and initiatives. This position will work closely with all departments to conduct risk assessments, provide training, and foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Job Duties

Safety:

• Utilize strong knowledge of OSHA regulatory requirements to ensure company programs, policies and procedures are compliant.
• Investigate the root causes of accidents, prepare reports with findings and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Coordinate and occasionally conduct trainings to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate the organization's exposure to safety hazards through inspections and monitoring of the facility.
• Must have active participation on the production floor and engagement with the employees.
• Ensure risk reduction practices are in place.
• Manage training database to ensure compliance.
• Assist on the job training program to ensure proper training.
• Provide safety support and insight on new additions and projects.
• Participate in orientation for new hires.
• Lead others to find creative safety solutions within complex manufacturing processes.
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements.
• Manage safety suggestions, safety observations and incident reporting system.

Environmental:

• Coordinate waste disposal and ensure proper record keeping.
• Actively involved in leading management with environmental-related projects.
• Ensure compliance with all EPA/state and local environmental regulations.
• Evaluate risks around environmental exposure.
• Conduct periodic inspections to ensure environmental compliance with government and company standards; develop corrective actions as required.

General:

• Participate in production and staff meetings to ensure EHS related activities are properly communicated.
• Assist with tracking and coordinating of trainings.
• Communicate and comply with Corporate Initiatives and Standards.
• May support activities with capital project(s) as needed.
• May assist with other department roles, activities or job responsibilities as needed.
• Understand, apply and advocate all Company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Attend periodic training and continuing education as required by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of EHS and OSHA regulations and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct inspections and assessments in various conditions and environments, which may also require standing, walking, climbing, and lifting.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Environmental, Health and Safety or similar.
• 1-3 years’ experience in an EHS role