Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
Richmond, VA - USA
Job Summary
This EHS Coordinator is responsible for providing day to day EHS support to the facility locations and operating teams within the designated region. Support includes coaching teaching and training field personnel on safe operating behaviors and the design development and implementation of safety and risk control programs.
- Provide daily and continuous safety support to designated region.
- Plans and assigns tasks fills positions motivates coaches and measures the performance of individual contributors.
- Establishes and develops a positive team environment and performance driving team dynamics.
- Plans supervises and controls the activities of a team that provides operational support for a business segment group or team.
- Develops a clear understanding of company goals and objects to ensure overall objectives of the group are met.
- Perform on site facility and work site visits - 8/week 32/month 384/year
- Travel Requirement - 80% (This role requires frequent travel significant time spent driving and regular visits to job sites)
- Conduct compliance reviews general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support AWP Safety - EHS Management.
- Maintain audit and update as needed AWP Safety - SOPs for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day-to-day training.
- Coach train guide and mentor the regional employees through the AWP Safety Management System.
- Review accidents/incidents which occur in designated region and conduct field audits reporting and manage corrective actions.
- Participate in and support detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
Qualifications :
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5 years of work experience in the EHS field.
- Minimum education is an Associates Degree in EHS or other applicable field.
- Bachelors degree preferred in Safety Engineering Safety Management or related field.
- EHS certification a plus
- Intermediate knowledge of OSHA orders and recognized safety regulations and standards.
- Intermediate knowledge in conducting and evaluating complex root cause analysis investigations and evaluating the effectiveness of corrective actions and action plans.
- Intermediate knowledge of conducting hazard evaluations for complex or widely impactful / enterprise applicable jobs and recommending and evaluating the effectiveness of controls.
- Intermediate knowledge of exposure to safety and health risks.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office software applications software management systems and EHS management systems and reporting platforms.
- Must be able to and enjoy connecting with field-level customers and contacts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain working relationships with your team
- Contributes to the engagement and ongoing development of AWP Safety employees
- Must adhere to and promote safe workplace practices
- Valid drivers license and ability to meet AWP Safety driver standards
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee must be able to successfully handle the physical demands of this position which include but are not limited to the following:
- Time will be split between field and office environments
- The position may work in outside conditions that include inclement weather not limited to heat cold humidity and exposure to dust and asphalt
- Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles moving vehicles and occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites
- Noise levels in the work environment and job sites can be loud
- Position may lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds
- If necessary in the field stand for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; employee lifts pushes pulls or carries objects
Additional Information :
WHAT YOU WILL LOVE/PERKS:
- Company provided vehicle with fuel card which includes qualified personal use privileges
- Career Growth
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Benefits eligible the 1st of the month following hire
- All traditional benefits are offered including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options as well as additional benefits such as legal and identity protection accident critical illness and others
- Company paid $50000 in basic life insurance
- Company paid long term disability (LTD)
- Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
- 401(k) with company match
- AWP named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces 2023 and 2025 for Diversity
- Compensation Range: $70000 - $80000
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to the full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the level and position offered.
AWPSafety is anEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color age religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or disability.
AWPSafety is anEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color age religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or disability.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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