EH&S Coordinator
Carlisle Construction Materials

Job Info

Carlisle TyrFil

Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Department: Production

Reports to: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary: Manage the environmental, health, and safety issues, in addition to planning security, emergency services and office safety research and development. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and standards along with developing, maintaining and implementing the Environmental Health & Safety quality program to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions by performing the following duties.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the development of the EH&S program for the Berea facility by developing procedures, processes and resources for fulfilling these needs.

Lends specialized expertise in the areas of the Environmental Health & Safety, Security, Emergency Services, Office Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Risk Management.

Coordinates proper handling and disposal of waste materials both non-hazardous and hazardous.

Conduct Safety/Injury/Accident surveys, investigations, and interviews.

Writes company EH&S policies and procedures.

Benchmark EH&S program practices and costs. Identifies opportunities to improve service and cost effectiveness.

Coordinates and implements the Injury Illness and Prevention Program including specialized training in Forklift safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Blood borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Prop 65 and Ergonomics for office personnel.

For the EH&S Department, responsible for the purchase of supplies and services.

Develops a qualified vendor pool to satisfy program needs and locates vendors for special purchases. Schedules vendor activities.

Records, reviews, complies, organizes, and stores information generated by the EH&S program.

Assists with employee training.

Must be familiar with locating and using CCR's, OSHA, NFPA, and local and municipal fire codes. Familiar with MSDS and SB198. Must be able to accurately interpret regulatory requirements and assist in compliance measures.

Ensures compliance with government, state, and local regulations; including corporate/business policies.

Examines plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment to determine if all safety precautions have been included.

Determines amount of weight that can be safely placed on the plant floor.

Tours plant to inspect fire and safety equipment, machinery, and facilities to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Determines requirements for safety clothing and devices, and designs, builds, and installs, or directs installation of safety devices on machinery.

Conducts or coordinates safety and first aid training to educate workers about safety policies, laws, and practices.

Investigates industrial accidents to minimize recurrence and prepares accident reports.

Conducts air quality test for presence of harmful gases and vapors.

Other

Maintain a clean and efficient production floor

During heavy workload periods, provide assistance in plant tasks

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Will provide support for the Berea facility.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) or 5 years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong demonstrated administrative and support skills required. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A certificate, license or registration in the area of Environmental Health & Safety is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear and have full use of sense of smell. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electric shock. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to adverse outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) or 5 years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong demonstrated administrative and support skills required. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A certificate, license or registration in the area of Environmental Health & Safety is preferred but not required.

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