Environmental/Safety Coordinator

Career Opportunities; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Environment

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

LAUKOA Environmental Safety Coordinator position manages and administers the EHS program with emphasis on hazardous waste management and regulatory compliance. The role ensures employees,_subcontractors, and operations meet federal, state, local, and contract requirements, and maintains safety documentation.

The coordinator develops, implements, maintains, and monitors the Safety Program, coordinates training, inspections, and reporting, and ensures corrective actions are tracked and completed

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience identifying, classifying, handling, labeling and storing hazardous waste.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements including 29 CFR 1910 and environmental regulations.
• Ability to develop and administer a comprehensive workplace Safety Program.

Responsibilities

• Identify, classify, handle, label, store and package hazardous waste per regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Develop, implement, administer and maintain a comprehensive Safety Program.
• Oversee safety training, inspections, corrective actions and documentation; investigate incidents.

Skills

Hazardous Waste Management

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Program Development

Communication

Organization

Recordkeeping

Team Collaboration

Job description

Operations & Maintenance Construction Services O&M

Pay Range 2762 3304hr An additional 509 phr up to 40 hrs per week for H&W per WD 15 4427 Rev 32

Position Summary

The EnvironmentalSafety Coordinator is responsible for managing and administering the companys environmental health and safety EHS program with particular emphasis on hazardous waste management and regulatory compliance This position ensures that employees subcontractors and operations comply with applicable federal state local and contract specific environmental and safety requirements The EnvironmentalSafety Coordinator will develop implement maintain and monitor the companys Safety Program and ensure that required safety documentation training inspections and reporting are completed in accordance with applicable regulations and contract requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Hazardous Waste ManagementIdentify classify handle label mark store and package hazardous waste in accordance with applicable federal state local and contractual requirements Ensure hazardous waste is properly characterized and managed from generation through storage transportation and disposal Select appropriate containers and packaging for hazardous waste based on waste characteristics and applicable regulatory requirements Maintain accurate hazardous waste records manifests inspections training documentation and other required environmental records Ensure employees involved in hazardous waste activities receive required training Complete hazardous waste management training required under 40 CFR 26516 no later than one year after employment with the contractor and maintain required annual refresher training thereafter Monitor hazardous waste management activities for compliance and promptly identify and correct deficiencies
• Safety Program ManagementDevelop implement administer and maintain the companys comprehensive Safety Program Provide a written Safety Program to the Contracting Officer for review and approval within fourteen 14 days following contract awardsignature Ensure the Safety Program addresses at a minimum Safety organization and responsibilities Safety program methodology and implementation Medical surveillance and employee medical clearance Employee injury prevention reporting and management Motor vehicle safety Lead safety Hazardous noise and hearing conservation Heat stress prevention and monitoring Hazardous materials management Applicable requirements and provisions of 29 CFR 1910 Conduct periodic reviews of the Safety Program and update it as necessary to reflect regulatory operational or contractual changes Communicate safety requirements and procedures to employees and management Conduct or coordinate safety inspections audits training and corrective actions Investigate employee injuries incidents near misses and safety violations and maintain appropriate documentation Track corrective actions and verify that identified hazards are properly addressed
• Subcontractor SafetyEnsure applicable Safety Program requirements are incorporated into all subcontracts Review subcontractor safety programs and documentation for compliance with contract and regulatory requirements Monitor subcontractor activities for compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements Coordinate with subcontractors to address safety deficiencies incidents and corrective actions Training and ComplianceIdentify required environmental health and safety training for employees based on their job duties and regulatory requirements Maintain training records and ensure required initial and refresher training is completed Coordinate employee medical surveillance and clearance requirements when applicable Stay current on applicable OSHA EPA hazardous waste and contract specific requirements Advise management and employees regarding environmental and safety compliance requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two 2 years of experience identifying classifying handling labeling marking storing and selecting packaging for hazardous waste Working knowledge of hazardous waste management requirements and applicable environmental regulations Working knowledge of OSHA requirements including 29 CFR 1910 Ability to develop implement and administer a comprehensive workplace Safety Program Ability to interpret and apply federal state local and contractual environmental and safety requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to maintain accurate regulatory training inspection and incident records Ability to work effectively with employees management subcontractors and governmentcontracting personnel

Required Regulatory Training

• The EnvironmentalSafety Coordinator shall complete hazardous waste management training as required by 40 CFR 26516 no later than one year after employment with the contractor and shall maintain required annual training thereafter

Key Performance Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that Hazardous waste is properly identified classified handled labeled marked stored and packaged Required hazardous waste training is completed and maintained The written Safety Program is submitted within the contractually required 14 day period Safety program requirements are implemented throughout project operations Required safety and environmental records are maintained Employee injuries and safety incidents are appropriately documented and addressed Applicable OSHA and environmental requirements are incorporated into day to day operations Safety requirements are included in and communicated through all applicable subcontracts Deficiencies are identified documented corrected and tracked to closure

Work Environment

This position may require work in office industrial construction maintenance and hazardous material environments The EnvironmentalSafety Coordinator may be required to conduct field inspections and observe work activities where exposure to hazardous materials noise heat lead vehicles and other occupational hazards may occur Appropriate personal protective equipment PPE and safety procedures shall be used as required

Reporting

The EnvironmentalSafety Coordinator will report to the designated companyproject management representative and will coordinate as necessary with the Contracting Officer government representatives employees supervisors and subcontractors regarding environmental health and safety matters

Work Location / Schedule

LAUKOA is an Equal OpportunityVEVRAA federal contractor

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

This position is located on the FLETC installation Onsite Mon Fri

Benefits

• medical dental and vision insurance
• a 401k program with employer match
• paid vacation and sick leave
• employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program
• and a flexible work environment Additionally employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage
• accident insurance
• identity theft coverage
• pet insurance and more

Additional Information

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration