EHS Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Position Objective:
Coordinate plant wide safety and environmental programs for all employees to provide a safe, injury free workplace that complies with and exceeds all safety and environmental regulations. Serve as a resource, communicator, trainer, and solutions provider for problems identified and engage all employees while serving as a conduit for information related to safety and environmental projects and employee concerns. Comply with all mandated reporting and work with employees in a proactive manner to reduce injuries.

• Plan, implement and manage safety / environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Plan, implement and manage programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, for example, but not limited to fire protection, lockout/tagout, fall protection and handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment and other materials.
• Lead all safety related activities for the facility, including safety related initiatives and plant safety committee.
• Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Compile and submit accident and / or environmental reports required by Nidec Corporate and regulatory agencies.
• Work with plant Human Resources on the administration of workers’ compensation programs, and Nidec Corporate and others to reduce employee lost time.
• Maintain environmental, health and safety files and records in accordance with the corporate record retention guidelines.
• Ensure timely submittal, acquisition and maintenance of all environmental permits and reports to maintain compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Lead investigations of all work-related incidents/accidents, recommending corrective action to eliminate future similar incidents.
• Act as a resource for managers and employees regarding safety and environmental issues.
• Report required OSHA information as well as the reporting that is required by company.
• Complete government-mandated reports related to safety and environmental issues.
• Administrative duties including filing, phone calls, tracking data.
• Write, review or update safety policies and procedures.

• 1-3 years applicable experience, preferably in Manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience generating regulatory reporting and experience interpreting and complying with OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910).
• Previous experience with a safety team and training employees on proper safety and environmental work practices.
• Experience with incident investigation and corrective actions.
• Worker Compensation Certification a plus.
• OSHA (10/30), CPR, First Aid certification a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, Industrial Technology, or related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.

• Professional – P1
• Organizational Impact
  • Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results.
  • Entry-level professional; follows standard processes and works under close supervision.
  • Work is defined by others within smaller, less complex projects/assignments and generally more limited in scope.
• Communication & Influence
  • Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement.
• Innovation & Complexity
  • May be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job area.
  • Problems are routine, but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.
• Leadership & Talent Management
  • N/A – Jobs at this level are focused on self-development.
• Knowledge & Experience
  • Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no experience.