HSE Coordinator- Bowie, TX

HSE Coordinator
- Bowie, TX Location

The HSE Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that their plant has a highly functioning Safety program and for maintaining, updating, and continuously improving the facilities training program for compliance with federal safety regulations, state laws, and corporate policies.

Responsibilities may include:

• Facilitate the plant safety program:
• Conduct safety & OSHA training; manage the safety committee and its members
• Audit the facility; make and implement recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain OSHA recordkeeping requirements. Update and report new or developed changes to Corporate SHE/C Manager.
• Assist in the development and oversee the Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) program at the facility.
• Communicate adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Manage the accident and injury investigation program by ensuring accidents are reported and investigated; lead minor investigations and help to ensure that major investigations are completed when necessary.
• Communicate with Corporate SHE/C Manager and Plant Manager to ensure that plant performance is maintained in the areas of safety and workers compensation.
• Assist in the management of workers' compensation claims and transitional work program. Order and stock safety and first aid supplies.
• Perform daily safety walkthrough of plant and ensure that unsafe conditions and work practices are addressed.
• Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed.
• Review plant construction projects and provide input/oversight on those activities to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Perform necessary environmental monitoring and improvements to maintain compliance with local permits and regulations.
• Perform training of individuals on safety rules and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Compile and distribute plant-specific statistics to further enhance employee understanding of safety performance
• Perform detailed root cause incident investigations, possibly at facilities other than assigned facility
• Participate in Lean initiatives at assigned facility
• Ability to meet all responsibilities of a SC II and III and the following:
• Assist Corporate SHE/C Manager with corporate level projects.
• Lead Safety Coordinator Team meetings on a periodic basis.
• Lead Lean initiatives at assigned facility.
• Conduct audits at sites other than their home site as needed to enhance safety awareness and improve safety practices.
• Mentor new Safety Coordinators and ensure they are incorporated into the WL Safety Culture
• Understand root cause analysis and advanced incident investigation techniques.
• A thorough knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, and legislative requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal, digital, and written communication skills.
• An organized self-starter with high energy level.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate employees to improve processes and performance in health and safety.
• Strong computer skills.

Job requirements:

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with reading, writing, and basic math skills relating to the job, function or assignment.
• Ability to use and interpret precision instruments, tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Must be able to work safely in a production environment; must be physically capable of performing job-related tasks and job duties.
• Good organizational skills- must have ability to determine priorities, manage time properly, and multi-task.
• Adherence to Quality Policy and ISO 9001 Procedural requirements.
• Work closely with quality assurance, shipping personnel, and production supervisor.
• Initiative, adaptability, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a non-U.S. citizen having legal status to reside and work in the U.S. for reasons other than practical training.
• Regular, predictable, and full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Physical demands:

• Walk, sit, stoop, bend, talk and hear.
• Stand and walk 8-10 hours a day.
• Use hand to fingers, handle, or feel…