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.
Responsibilities:
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.
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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 o Stormwater Compliance & SWPPP
Tier II Reporting / EPCRA o 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.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 3 years of professional EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to create and deliver safety training programs.
Strong initiative with the ability to influence, coach, and facilitate change across diverse teams.
Capable of working independently with limited direction while maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships.
Excellent organizational habits with consistent follow-through.
Strong interpersonal communication, project management capability, and structured problem-solving skills.
Effective presentation skills to support training delivery at all organizational levels.
Proficiency in interpreting and applying OSHA, EPA, DEQ, and other regulatory standards.
Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) and EHS management systems.
Ability to be flexible and adjust to priority changes with little notice and to remain calm during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
Ability to use sound judgement and follow-through in problem-solving and decision-making processes.
Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
Must have satisfactory driving record, maintain valid U.S. driver’s license, and current insurance on personal vehicle if used for business. Must meet company insurability requiremen
Company Benefits::
Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
EEO Statement:
ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
