The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant workplace. This role plays a key part in promoting a proactive safety culture, minimizing risk, and ensuring adherence to all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Maintain the site's environmental compliance programs in accordance with federal, state and local regulations (EPA, TCEQ, OSHA).
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Ensure compliance with all environmental permits, including air emissions, wastewater, stormwater and hazardous waste requirements.
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Manage hazardous waste accumulation, labeling, storage and disposal activities in accordance with RCRA regulations.
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Coordinate environmental inspections, audits and regulatory reporting.
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Monitor environmental performance metrics and prepare monthly compliance reports.
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Maintain environmental records, permits, manifests and required documentation.
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Conduct environmental risk assessments and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
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Support sustainability initiatives including waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation programs.
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Investigate environmental incidents, spills and non-compliance events, ensuring timely corrective actions.
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Develop and deliver environmental awareness and EHS training programs.
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Participate in internal and external EHS audits.
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Support OSHA compliance programs including inspections, incident investigations and safety training.
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Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), PPE assessments and safety committee activities.
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Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering and quality departments to improve environmental performance and workplace safety.
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Stay current on changing environmental regulations and communicate impacts to management.
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Perform other EHS-related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
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Minimum 3 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
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Working knowledge of:
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EPA regulations
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OSHA standards
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TCEQ regulations
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RCRA Hazardous Waste requirements
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Experience managing environmental permits and regulatory reporting.
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Experience conducting EHS inspections and audits.
Preferred
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Experience in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or chemical manufacturing industry.
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OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
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HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification.
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ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 experience.
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Professional certifications such as CHMM, ASP or CSP are a plus.
Skills & Abilities:
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Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
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Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
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Ability to interpret environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to conduct investigations and root cause analyses.
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Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence employees at all organizational levels.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.
