EHS Coordinator

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace automotive beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia Novelis has approximately 13000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

The EHS Coordinator supports the Focused 5 targets and is accountable for:

• Promoting a collaborative EHS culture throughout the Kingston Works site
• Crafting partnerships to drive engagement with all team members who have concerns and/or ideas for change
• Mentoring coaching and guiding all employees within scope of expertise
• Supporting the development and maintenance of ISO compliance systems EHS standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Supporting accident investigations by participating in root-cause analysis and empowering team members to work together towards identifying corrective actions
• Working closely with Site Leadership and team to ensure consistent application of EHS related policies and practices communicate incidents or policy changes.
• Participating in continuous improvement exercises using the experiences and knowledge of others to build sustainable solutions
• Ensuring EHS regulatory compliance and where applicable annual reporting to government with respect to: Reg. 127: Airborne Contaminant Discharge Monitoring and Reporting Reg. 347: Waste Management (HWIN) Reg. 833 for Exposure to Biological or Chemical agents under the OHSA. Update NOHERA Database.; TDGA NPRI under EPA and Effluent testing under City of Kingston; and the 11 Designated Substance Regulations
• Being accountable for waste treatment processes such as: facility auditing data management record keeping trend analysis waste reduction management 3Rs programs coordinating all disposals from the site
• Becoming a resource around WHIMS including management of SDS database chemical approval conducting periodic audits of in-plant labelling and hard copy volumes of SDSs collaborating with JHSC and facilitating related training
• Conducting audits on safety programs including but not limited to LOTO Confined Space Hot Work Working at Heights and Machine Guarding
• Participating and facilitate safety committee meetings and activities to assist with hazard recognition and identifying safe practices
• Delivering safety training and/or safety messaging to large groups of people in various environments such as town hall meetings new hire orientation safety stand downs and practice sharing

The successful applicant will have:

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health and Chemistry Environmental Science Safety Engineering or related engineering degree OR College Diploma in Environment Hygiene and Work Safety combined with significant related experience preferred
• Experience in an industrial setting with direct involvement in a variety of EHS matters preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Federal Provincial and Municipal EHS regulations and industry practices
• Ability to apply strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence others across all levels of the organization
• A continuous improvement mentality as it relates to problem solving and developing innovative solutions
• Motivated to lead by example and drive accountability without direct authority
• Attention to detail when documenting information interpreting data and making recommendations
• Experience reading writing policies and procedures and applying document control practices
• Practical understanding of the audit process including planning preparation execution reporting results and follow-up
• Experience with EHS Management Systems (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001) and EHS auditing an asset
• Experience in emergency response and preparedness
• Knowledge of programs such as SAP MS Office Products SharePoint EtQ Coupa considered an asset

Novelis Kingston Works is situated on the traditional homeland of the Haudenosaunee Anishinaabe and Huron-Wendat peoples. We thank them for their ongoing stewardship of this land where we are fortunate to work.

We are located on the eastern end of Lake Ontario an area famous for its historical significance and breathtaking 1000 islands views. Kingston is midway between Toronto and Montreal and home to three world class higher learning institutions and many historic sites. Here 300 employees cold roll finish and anneal aluminum used in automotive and specialty products for a wide array of customers in North America. Local residents and visitors enjoy Kingstons Downtown District which is the gathering place for various events including the Kingston Buskers Rendezvous and the 1000 Islands Poker Run. Our employees give back to the community through United Way and the Loaned Representative Program. The site also provides grants to community organizations promoting safety recycling and STEM education through the companys Novelis Neighbor program.

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