EHS Coordinator

Overview

Headquartered in Old Saybrook, CT, Infiltrator Water Technologies is the leading provider of engineered plastic chambers, synthetic aggregates, tanks, advanced wastewater treatment systems, and accessories for the onsite/decentralized wastewater and storm water management industries. The majority of Infiltrator products are manufactured from recycled plastic. Founded in 1987, we operate throughout the US and Canada with 8 manufacturing plants in the US, dedicated sales, and corporate team members.

Infiltrator is a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies for underground water management. Infiltrator components are used in most onsite septic systems installed in the United States and Canada. Infiltrator is a proud Corporate Partner of Habitat for Humanity and each year donates components for 50 septic systems serving Habitat homes in North America. Infiltrator is committed to advancing the state of the art in all fronts, including product design, manufacturing, materials, wastewater science, marketing, management, and employee development.

In other words, we strive to be the best we can be.

The EHS Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting site-wide Environmental, Health, and Safety programs to maintain compliance and strengthen operational resilience. This position reports to the EHS Manager and partners with cross-functional leaders to drive a proactive safety culture, maintain environmental regulatory compliance, administer employee health and wellness initiatives, and reinforce standards that protect people and the environment. This position will execute routine compliance tasks, lead field-level engagement, and provide tactical and analytical support across all EHS&S pillars.

• Safety/Culture – Continuously maintains Orenco management’s safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment for all employees.
• Serves as a safety committee member.
• Keeps work area clean and free of safety hazards.
• Lead site health and safety processes, including behavior-based safety, risk assessments (TRA), mitigation strategies, ergonomics assessments, and Life Saving Principles reinforcement.
• Maintain, improve, and propose site-specific safety programs aligned to corporate standards and OSHA requirements.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard management systems and recommend enhancements that drive risk reduction.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis (PDCA, Fishbone, 5-Why), ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified.
• Develop and deliver safety training modules, including new-hire EHS orientation.
• Manage safety data systems, analytics, and OSHA recordkeeping to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct required audits and support emergency response readiness, Safety Committee coordination, and shop floor-level EHS engagement.
• Lead and support environmental compliance programs for Oregon state regulations and federal mandates, including but not limited to:
  Title V Air Permitting, Stormwater Compliance & SWPPP Tier II Reporting / EPCRA, SPCC, Air Emissions, Waste Management, and Hazardous Waste (LQG) Compliance – RCRA Sustainability Programs.
• Conduct environmental inspections, sampling, testing, reporting, and documentation aligned with DEQ and EPA expectations.
• Manage hazardous waste streams, universal waste, waste profiling, storage, characterization, and manifest requirements.
• Support sustainability initiatives, waste minimization efforts, and tracking of key environmental KPIs.
• Gather, organize, and analyze environmental data and communicate insights into operations and leadership.
• Facilitate and monitor site security operations, including surveillance systems, access control processes, and coordinating with facilities, leadership, and third‑party providers to ensure a secure, compliant, and disruption‑free work environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of professional EHS experience…