Environmental & Safety Compliance Coordinator

Job Title: Environmental & Safety Compliance Coordinator

Department: Quality

Reports To: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary Assists facilities in assuring compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations and provides environmental technical support for various engineering and operations projects and facility operations. As safety coordinator you will manage the organization’s safety and security programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains current regulatory knowledge of applicable current and proposed environmental regulations, statutes, and interpretive guidance.
• Assists facilities in the completion of required environmental testing, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Reviews completed reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintains relationships and performs as liaison between the corporation and facilities with regulatory agencies.
• Provides environmental support for engineering and operation’s projects.
• Assess environmental compliance status at various facilities and provide related training.
• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the safety and security programs to promote and ensure a safe working environment.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of safety and security programs.
• Reviews current safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Shares environmental safety information and reports with appropriate levels in the organization.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents and health problems.
• Some travel may be required.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical
  - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
  Designs workflows and procedures.
• Oral Communication
  - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates and at times acts as the lead in meetings.
• Knowledge – Knowledge of regulatory industrial, and technical relating to Federal, State, and local environmental permitting requirements. Knowledge of company safety policies and applicable OHSA standards. Knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness.
• Written Communication
  - Writes clearly and informatively;
  Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Business Acumen
  - Understands business implications of decisions;
  Displays orientation to profitability;
  Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition;
  Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Creates and maintains a working Safety Committee to drive continues improvement.
• Reports potential risks, corrective actions, and improvement plans to Plant Manager
• Cost Consciousness
  - Works within approved budget;
  Develops and implements cost saving measures;
  Contributes to profits and revenue;
  Conserves organizational resources.
• Judgment
  - Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process;
  Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing
  - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
  Uses time efficiently;
  Plans for additional resources;
  Sets goals and objectives;
  Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
  Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…