Become A Health And Safety Coordinator

* Conducts inspections and tests planned to provide experience and familiarity with company operations, specific safety/health issues and regulations, specific environment issues and regulations, and company best practices.
* Ensures that the facility and its processes are in compliance with current and evolving DERM, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
* Ensures compliance with all corporate and government EHS regulations.
* Trains and motivates people in environmental, health and safety practices and behaviors.
* Identifies problem areas and works on process improvements.
* Collects, tracks, reports and analyzes the site's key EHS performance data and metrics.
* Assists more experienced professionals in developing solutions.
* Performs other related duties as required

* Manage all aspects of EHS and sustainable development programs
* Improve EHS workplace performance by promoting an incident-free work place, identifying and mitigating EHS risk, and implementing safety and environmental management systems in accordance with regulations, corporate compliance policies, and ISO standards
* Determine and direct necessary environmental and safety training for employees and ensure compliance and understanding
* Guide and direct workplace toward compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations, and corporate compliance policies
* Ensure timely submittal of required federal, state and local environmental and safety regulatory reports
* Participate in Safety Committees, Team meeting or meetings as appropriate for the departments
* Conduct inspections and audits throughout the entire manufacturing facility to identify existing or potential hazards and determine corrective or preventive measures
* Perform facility safety inspections and incident & injury investigations.
* Maintain injury records
* Develop employee training schedules
* Create safety graph and chart reports using Microsoft Excel.
* Other tasks as assigned

* Plans, directs and manages the safety, health, environmental and security programs to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, corporate policies and standards and their consistency with Lubrizol’s Health, Safety, Environment and Security policy.
* Provides direction, sets and executes strategy for continuous improvement in HSES performance and programming.
* Investigates accidents and promotes safety conscious work performance and training programs.
* Develops, collects, and analyzes safety metrics and determines the appropriate programs for improvement.
* Conducts root cause analysis and recommends and implements actions to drive safety improvements.
* Conducts assessments to ensure compliance with government HSES laws, standards, regulations, as well as, corporate policies and standards.
* Provides professional guidance, technical support and interpretation of compliance to HSES standards, laws, regulations and industry standards.
* Collaborates across the division to build and leverage best practices and tools and operates as a key stakeholder on the Vesta senior leadership team.
* Assists site HR with management of Workers Compensation claims in conjunction with corporate legal and HSES teams.
* Coordinates, implements and manages all HSES programs, regulatory permits and certifications for all Vesta facilities.
* Drives continuous HSES improvement.
* Acts as a change agent to improve safety culture.
* Domestic travel is required (15%).
* HIRING GUIDELINES
* To perform job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
* The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required/preferred.
* Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or technical major with at least 7
* years related experience in health, safety and environmental management and compliance or equivalent experience.
* Knowledgeable of both safety and environmental regulatory requirements.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and improve HSE programs.
* Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
* Change agent and ability to work independently, as well as lead in a team environment
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to influence without direct authority.
* Certifications in Industrial Hygiene (CIH) and/or Safety (CSP) is a plus
* Knowledge of worker’s compensation and OSHA recordkeeping practices

* Oversees and monitors the maintenance of relevant documentation to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping for proactive management purposes and to meet regulatory guidelines for documentation and reporting
* Oversees the Company’s environmental programs including the bacteriological sampling, lead and copper sampling, Pretreatment program, Grease Control program, Inflow and Infiltration program, Water Conservation, and Cross Connection control programs
* Assists the Operations Support Manager on environmental policies, procedures and guidelines for Officer approval to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
* Prepares environmental responses and reports that reflect the best interests of the Company and its customers
* Initiates, coordinates and participates in environmental audits.
* Prepares environmental assessments of Company property.
* Recommend actions to reduce potential environmental hazards
* Oversees all Environmental and Health Department Permits, including Public Water Supply, Division of Water Quality, Erosion Control, and Landfill Permits
* Interprets and recommends actions to comply with applicable environmental federal, state, and local laws and regulations
* Assists the Operations Support Manager with coordinating the Company’s safety programs, including Illness and Injury Prevention Programs, Safety Audits, OSHA requirements, MSDA documentation and training programs
* Reviews environmental permit applications and drawings for compliance according to Federal, State, and Installation environmental regulations.
* Interprets and recommends actions to comply with applicable federal, state and local safety laws and regulations.
* Assists in preparation of required safety records and related documents
* Collaborates with Company personnel and Company consultants in assisting in the development and maintenance of the Company’s safety and security program
* Identifies environmental health hazards to Company employees, facilities, the public and the environment to minimize the Company’s liability
* Conducts data analysis, summarizes data with tables and graphs, and prepares reports and/or presentations to explain causes and effects on water quality as required by management
* Maintains the Company’s Databases that may include but are not limited to Water Quality & Resource Protection, Cross-connection Control, Public Water Supply, and Employee Training
* Performs periodic field inspections, office walk-through, and plant inspections.
* Completes safety inspection reports, including recommending actions for correction
* Updates the Company’s Water Supply Plan, Water Conservation Plan, and Water System Management Plan and submitting to the proper agency
* Serves as the Company’s representative on environmental committees, both internally and externally
* Serves as the Company’s representative on safety committees, both internally and externally
* Oversees needed Company research activities related to environmental issues.
* Prepares and implements studies to improve overall environmental issues.
* Prepares and implements studies to improve overall environmental quality control.
* Prepares technical reports and documents to support
* Prepares and distributes the Annual Wastewater Performance Report
* Prepares and distributes the Annual Consumer Confidence Reports.
* Coordinates and prepares any public education notices related to Fats, Oils, and Greases, Sanitary Sewer Overflows, Smoke Testing, Lead and Copper, and/or any public education materials associated with the public water system or sanitary sewer collection system

* Ensures compliance with EPA, OSHA, DEC, Local Regulations and RCRA.
* Develops hazardous waste rules and regulations to protect people and environment.
* Assesses available hazardous waste treatment and disposal alternatives, and costs involved, to compare economic impact of alternative methods.
* Prepares shipments of hazardous waste materials.
* Develops comprehensive spill prevention programs and reviews facility plans for spill prevention.
* Develops spill reporting regulations and environmental damage assessment programs.
* Prepares reports of findings concerning spills and prepares material for use in legal actions.
* Provides technical assistance in event of hazardous chemical spill and identifies pollutant, determines hazardous impact, and recommends corrective action.
* Tests noise levels and measures air quality.
* Trains employees to obtain compliance with regulations.
* Develops and monitors emergency action plans.
* Develops and conducts safety training for all employees.
* Recommends changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illness.
* Inspects machines and equipment for accident prevention devices.
* Observes workers to determine use of prescribed safety equipment such as glasses, helmets, goggles, respirators, and clothing.
* Inspects specified areas for fire prevention equipment and other safety and first-aid supplies.
* Investigates accidents to ascertain causes for use in recommending preventive safety measures and developing safety program.
* Demonstrates use of safety equipment.
* Confers with representatives of management to formulate policies, determine need for programs, and coordinate programs with plant activities.
* Confers with representatives of local government to ensure cooperation and coordination of plant activities with law enforcement and firefighting agencies.
* Confers with managers, instructors, or customer’s representative to determine technical training needs.
* Attends meetings and seminars to obtain information useful staff and to inform management of technical training programs and goals.
* Must be able to travel periodically for training