Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

EVAPCO, Inc.; Taneytown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

ESOP - Employee-Owned

Profit Sharing Bonus

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Pay

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

EVAPCO, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support environmental programs, occupational health, and industrial safety. You will help identify, develop, and implement EHS solutions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and EVAPCO requirements.

The EHS Coordinator will provide leadership and guidance to employees for EHS practices and procedures. You will report directly to the Site EHS Manager and contribute to maintaining EVAPCO's reputation as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in an EHS role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Professional certifications are a plus (CHMM, ASP, etc.).
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED, or ability to earn within 6 months.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support programs to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries and improve operations productivity.
• Develop safety training for management and line staff.
• Lead EHS-related training sessions and periodic meetings (Safety Committee, etc.).
• Assist with accident/incident investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain EHS documentation and provide data/reports to site management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator will be responsible for supporting all aspects of environmental programs, occupational health, and industrial safety. They will identify, develop, implement, recommend, and actively engage in solutions to EHS concerns. They will assist with EHS programs and initiatives consistent with the company's values and in compliance with federal, state, local, and EVAPCO requirements. The EHS Coordinator will provide leadership, support, and guidance to employees for EHS-related practices and procedures. This position will report directly to the Site EHS Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support programs to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries and improve operations productivity. Develop necessary safety training for management and the line organization.
• Develop necessary action plans, conduct plant-wide safety inspections, and monitor closure of safety-related corrective actions.
• Assist supervisors with accident/incident investigations to find the root cause and implement an action plan to prevent reoccurrence.
• Responsible for leading EHS-related training sessions and periodic meetings (i.e., Safety Committee, First Responder, New Employee Orientation, etc.).
• Participate in establishing facility EHS performance goals, monitor program effectiveness, provide data and progress reports to site management, and provide support to ensure timely and effective closure of corrective actions.
• Maintain federal, state, and EVAPCO-required documentation of incidents, including correspondence with insurance providers for workers' compensation claims.
• Conduct inspections/evaluations of processes, equipment, facilities, and machinery to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations is met and exceeded.
• Develop and communicate safety-related tools to improve performance and increase efficiency in meeting objectives and ensuring compliance with legal and other requirements.
• Position may involve acting as an Emergency Coordinator for the facility and may involve signing hazardous waste manifests and classifying, analyzing, and labeling hazardous and residual wastes.
• Work closely with regulatory agencies and community groups to secure EVAPCO's reputation as an industry leader in EHS performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the EHS Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in an EHS role, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Professional certifications are a plus (CHMM, ASP, etc.).
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED, or the ability to earn certification within 6 months.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

EVAPCO's Summary Of Pay & Benefits

The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit-sharing bonus amounts.

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - We are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus - Paid twice per year
• Pretax Savings & Investment Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with the option for Supplemental Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Long-Term Disability Coverage