Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world?
Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.
The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.
We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.
Position Overview
The EHS & Sustainability Coordinator supports the organization's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and sustainability programs by coordinating compliance activities, data management, training, and performance tracking. This role assists with the implementation and maintenance of EHS management systems, sustainability initiatives, and related reporting, while helping ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across SubCom. The coordinator works closely with EHS, organizational leadership and cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture, environmental stewardship, and responsible business practices.
Responsibilities
Weekly:
- Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs, policies and management system.
- Responsible for supporting EHS & sustainability data management via databases, applications and SharePoint.
- Oversee EHS Corrective Actions. Ensure the proper investigation, reporting and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
- Oversee Contractor safety. Ensure that contractors are effectively evaluated, tracked, vetted and reviewed for EHS conformance.
- Support Behavior Based Safety Systems, Job Safety Analysis/Risk Assessment, EHS training, and safety committees.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Monthly:
- Report on compliance activities, including documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance tracking.
- Develop and maintain reports and dashboards for ESG metrics across organization.
- Complete method statements, risk assessments and other necessary Integrated Management System (IMS) documentation for EHS compliance on projects.
- Work closely with EHS leadership and cross-functional teams to support EHS and sustainability objectives.
- Ensure the ESG & materiality assessment process & metrics align with the organizational goals.
- Develop and implement training materials and assessments to support EHS Competency Assurance in EHS & ESG.
Quarterly:
- Conduct workplace, site, visits, inspections, and observations.
- Coordinate & advise on projects as needed and liaise with project managers.
- Assist in conducting annual audits to ensure compliance with EHS & ESG standards. Document any non-compliance issues & aid in closure. Liaise with external consultants and auditors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in environmental, health and safety or related scientific/engineering discipline preferred.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ESG & related programs.
- Knowledgeable of OSHA, RCRA, DOT & EPA applicable laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of UK & EU standards a plus.
- Knowledgeable in Radiation & Laser Safety requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to document procedures and deliver EHS guidance and communication.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage concurrent projects.
- Computer literate; high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) databases, and EHS training data.
- Personal qualities of flexibility, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Interpersonal skills to build and maintain rapport, confidence and influence with peers and teammates both in person and remotely. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Advance certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, etc. will be considered along with experience.
- Must be reliable, capable of working independently and as a team member to develop and implement programs with EHS staff.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.
Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.
BENEFITS
SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY
SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.
SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.
SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation
