Health and Safety Coordinator

Hamilton Connections; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Connections is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator for a company in Enfield, CT. This is a 1st shift position with a salary of $70,000 or more depending on experience.

The role involves conducting facility inspections, developing safety procedures, and delivering monthly trainings on emergency procedures and workplace safety. Collaboration with HR and Supervisors on safety policies is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in safety management or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of safety regulations including OSHA regulations and policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility inspections and document findings in the EHS system.
• Develop and implement safety policies and inspection schedules.
• Create health and safety procedures for all company areas.
• Plan and deliver monthly training on safety and emergency procedures.
• Assist in incident investigations and coordinate with EHS and HR on reporting.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hamilton Connections is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator for a company in Enfield, CT. This is a 1st shift position with a salary of $70,000 or more depending on experience.

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.
• Develops training and processes for safety compliance for manufacturing production floor.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers monthly training sessions on emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.
• Monitors compliance with safety procedures and trainings.
• 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 safety regulations including OSHA regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent sense of urgency and time management skills.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Education and Experience

• 3-5 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.