Sr. EHS Coordinator Job Paris area,Kentucky USA,Engineering

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a dynamic and experienced
Sr EHS Coordinator
to collaboratively support Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Sustainability (EHS&S) programs within our chemical manufacturing site in Paris, KY!

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Paris, KY. Open to candidates who are willing to commute or relocate to Paris or the surrounding areas.
What we are looking for

Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree is required;
  Related technical discipline is highly preferred (e.g., Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene)
Experience:
- 3–5+ years of progressive EHS experience within chemical manufacturing, broader manufacturing environments, or other high-risk industries
Core Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrates solid decision-making skills to evaluate EHS risks and recommend practical solutions
- Ability to identify hazards, perform risk assessments, and support corrective actions
- Must have a strong working knowledge of operational and technical issues, including applicable regulatory standards.
- Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations with the ability to interpret and implement requirements
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and influence, both verbally and in writing.
- Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, coordinate tasks, and consistently meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Process Safety Management (PSM) experience
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) certification

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
- Lead comprehensive risk assessments with a focus on identifying and mitigating process hazards and repetitive risks.
- Assist with development of site risk register and drive corrective actions through root cause analysis and prioritization
- Conduct regular audits, inspections, and incident investigations with a focus on systemic risk reduction
- Demonstrate initiative and accountability in managing assigned EHS programs or tasks
Training & Culture Building
- Design and deliver targeted training programs on risk awareness, PSM, and JHA best practices
- Partner to lead site-wide safety campaigns and employee engagement efforts to foster a proactive safety culture
- Serve as a technical resource for hazard identification, PPE assessments, and safe work procedures
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to recommend and implement process improvements
Environmental Stewardship
- Support environmental compliance activities for air, wastewater, waste management, groundwater, and stormwater programs, SPCC, CERCLA, and community right-to-know requirements.
- Assist with maintaining environmental permits and help prepare and submit required regulatory reports in a timely manner.
Emergency Preparedness
- Coordinate emergency response planning and support alignment with internal teams and external agencies to ensure effective preparedness and response capabilities
- Maintain HAZWOPER certification and actively participate in emergency response efforts, ensuring readiness for chemical spill or exposure incidents.
- Perform post-incident analysis to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement efforts
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Quality departments to integrate EHS into daily operations and capital projects.
- Support contractor safety programs and ensure alignment with site protocols

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Office environment:
Constant sitting while using the computer. Constant use of sight…