Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator in Houston at Shred – Tech

Job Description

The EHS Coordinator position is responsible for developing, planning and directing environmental and health/safety activities to ensure employee engagement, regulatory compliance and implement policies to promote a culture of safe working and the environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish a culture that is aligned with EHS goals and objectives, with continuous EHS improvements.
• Direct, coach, lead, and motivate plant personnel to achieve EHS goals and objectives in a timely and safe manner, while continuously striving to improve safety skills & awareness.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates EHS compliance activities through functional teams.
• Acts as EHS liaison assisting in the execution of our EHS plan.
• Responsible for directing incident investigations identifying root causes of EHS Incidents and executing sustainable corrective actions.
• Identify and develop good working relationships with federal and local authorities (i.e., safety agencies, Government agencies, etc.) as well as appropriate internal Environmental, Health and Safety contacts.
• Coordinate and/or conduct EH&S training programs.
• Coordinate and assist in the execution of capital EHS projects to ensure compliance with requirements and completion on a timely basis.
• Assist in providing information for Workers Compensation requests (incident investigations)
• Responsible for driving processes that will result in a reduction of accidents and injuries and the identification of potential hazards present in the workplace.
• Advise, develop, and facilitate safety training to new shop floor employees and supervisors.
• Report health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics through safety management software (Gensuite)
• Coordinates, and provides input for facilities planning, building repairs, or maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:           Degree in Occupational Health, safety, safety management or relevant field experience

Experience:         5 - 7+ years EHS experience in manufacturing environment (custom equipment, metal fabrication, system assembly and testing)

Specific skills and knowledge requirement:

• Knowledge of legal EHS guidelines in United States (Texas & Florida)
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, problem solving and human relations skills.
• Execution, attention to detail, initiative, costumer focus and drive for change.
• Must be highly organized; able to prioritize and meet target dates in a very fast-paced environment.
• Result driven and accountable for actions.
• Ability to work independently while seeing others as essential team members.
• Strong organizational and systems implementation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound leadership coaching skills; investigation skills

What We Offer:

A Comprehensive Benefits Package that includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision - with HSA (company provides yearly funding)
• Individual or Family Plans are available at affordable bi-weekly rates
• Company paid long & short-term disability
• 401K with competitive company match
• PTO
• Company Paid Life Insurance

About Shred-Tech:

Shred-Tech is a leading manufacturer of shredding systems serving customers throughout the world. Shred-Tech is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Shred-Tech is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Accommodation is available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code.