Position Details
- Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator
- Department: Human Resources
- Location: USVI
- Reports to: Director of Environmental Health & Safety
- Grade: 20
- Job Code: EH0008
- Type Of Position: Full-time Part-time
- Union: Non-Union Union
- Hours: 40 / week
- Exempt: Non-exempt
Job Summary
The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator will be responsible for reviewing protocols and policies for all Environment, Health & Safety programs, and maintaining the Company’s health and safety training programs to ensure training complies with current local, federal, and international regulations as applicable.
Responsibilities
- Establish best practices and cultivate a Safety Culture where ONE Communications personnel recognize, report, and take appropriate actions for violations of company EHS guidelines and work practices
- Create and implement applicable policies, procedures, and programs for compliance
- Coordinate Investigation for Accident and Incidents Program
- Coordinate environmental permitting processes and activities; enforce actions, notices of violation, informal settlement agreements, and administrative orders and permit agreements with local, state and federal governmental environmental agencies
- Evaluate consultants, trainers, etc., and advise senior management on compliance statuses, costs and technical improvements needed to achieve compliance
- Organize and facilitate monthly safety meetings in each respective district (STT/STJ & STX)
- Coordinate activities of Safety Committees, and ensure that committee and management goals coincide
- Coordinate facility environmental & safety inspections (internal and external, scheduled/unscheduled)
- Monitor local and federal laws and regulations and make appropriate policy and procedural changes to meet compliance dates
- Provide compliance support and direction
- Provide assistance with dealings with EPA, DPNR, OSHA, FCC, VIDOSH, USDOT, VIFS, VEDEP, VIDEH, and any other agencies, local & federal on EHS issues
- Maintain positive working relationships with all regulatory agencies
- Serve as Hurricane Preparedness Coordinator for ONE Communications
- Manage Spill Plan Program
- Oversee disposal of all hazardous wastes
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
Requirements, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of the Telecommunications Industry (i.e., department operations/ functions)
- Knowledge or training in occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance with applicable local, federal, and state regulations and standards
- Demonstrated knowledge of delivering hands‑on health, safety, and environmental training
- Demonstrated knowledge of the standards, concepts, procedures, and practices within health, safety, and environmental fields
- Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Demonstrated ability to multitask
- Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with employees and outside agencies
- Excellent oral and written skills
- High integrity and ability to work independently to ensure compliance of all safety regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical thinker with a technical aptitude
- Ability to conduct trainings
- Ability to lead and direct teams and/or committees
Education Requirements
- BA/BS or AD in degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or related field
- 2‑3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Technical Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience dealing with safety and OSHA related processes
- Strong MS Excel experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the standards, concepts, procedures, and practices within health, safety, and environmental fields
- Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Certification Requirements
N/A
Training Requirements
N/A
Physical Requirements
- Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear; drive, watch, and record
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
- Moderate noise level
- Subject to outside environmental and atmospheric conditions
- Ability to traverse freely
- Close visual acuity to analyze data, transcribe, and view the computer monitor; climbing requirements
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel inter‑island and/or abroad as necessary to fulfil duties and responsibilities of the role
Other Requirements
- Valid Virgin Islands Driver’s License