EHS Coordinator

Business Unit: NAWH

Hybrid, Onsite or Remote:
Onsite

Location(s):
Johnson City, TN, US 37601

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications.

A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Provides support in all Environmental Health Safety Security (EHSS) functions and coordinates plant wide safety and environmental efforts and compliance. Responsibilities may include but not limited to EHSS specific projects, program implementation, audits, training, compliance, risk assessments, worker’s compensation, and EHSS systems administration.

• Assist management with preparing annual plant budget for EHSS
• Perform safety training sessions and hold toolbox talks with plant operators.
• Partner with operations to lead injury prevention tools and techniques.
• Act as consultant concerning OSHA and TDEC regulatory requirements.
• Manage EHSS through ISO-based management platform and reporting tools.
• Perform routine tasks such as project safety plans, job hazard analyses, incident investigations, risk assessments, workplace observations and ensure safety equipment is maintained
• Review, update and ensure compliance with EHSS policies and procedures.
• Implement and support culture change activities.
• Report performance to site EHSS Manager and Operations Director
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety/ EHS related field
• 3-5+ years related experience

• License preferred.
• Works effectively both independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge and current understanding of all applicable regulations including federal, state and local laws and standards. (US EPA, SSHA, DOT, OSHA, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Moderate project management
  - Safety meetings, Safety committees, Leadership meetings, manage ISO program

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Nearest Major Market: Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville

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