Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Carris Reels, Inc.; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves conducting facility inspections, developing safety procedures, and delivering training sessions on emergency protocols and workplace safety. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a team dedicated to fostering a culture of safety and compliance, where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of employees and the overall safety standards of the organization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular facility inspections to identify safety and health risks.
• Develop and implement health and safety procedures for the company.
• Plan and deliver monthly training sessions on workplace safety.

Skills

Environmental Regulations Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technology Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

5 years of experience in safety management

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Enfield, CT

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Description

Job Summary:

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

Reports to:

• Plant Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

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.

Qualifications

Required 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

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.