Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

CARRIS REELS OF CONNECTICUT INC; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CARRIS REELS OF CONNECTICUT INC in Enfield, CT is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator to implement policies ensuring a safe, healthy workplace. The role reports to the Plant Manager and leads routine inspections, policy development, and safety training.

The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of environmental regulations, strong analytical and communication skills, and bilingual abilities in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Develop and implement inspection policies and a schedule of routine inspections.
• Develop health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver monthly training sessions on emergency procedures and safety.
• Monitor compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintain SDS accessibility and safety documentation.
• Participate in incident investigations and report injuries in the EHS system.
• Coordinate with local urgent care for return-to-work and light-duty restrictions.
• Collaborate with HR to track hours and onboard new employees on safety policies.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SDS management software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Enfield CT - Enfield, CT 06082

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $70,000.00

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator will implement policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Reports to: Plant Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts regular facility inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks, documenting findings and uploading reports into the EHS system
• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
• Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers monthly training sessions on emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics
• Monitors compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintains and ensures accessibility of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Participates in incident and accident investigations, conducts 5-Why analyses, and reports DART injuries in the EHS system in coordination with Corporate EHS and insurance providers
• Establishes and maintains a relationship with local urgent care facilities to coordinate return-to-work and light-duty restrictions
• Collaborates with HR to track and report monthly hours worked and assist with onboarding new employees on safety policies and procedures
• Works with Supervisors and Maintenance on machine guarding, new equipment implementations and weekly toolbox talks
• Member of employee safety committee
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education and Experience

• 5 years of experience in safety management or a related field required
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.