Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Description

Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator: EHS

Landing Gear Technologies is an FAA Certified Repair Station specializing in the repair and overhaul of aircraft landing gears and components. We believe a company can only be as good as the employees that stand behind it, and in this constantly growing industry, we are always seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team.

Landing Gear Technologies offers a competitive range of employee benefits including 401K, Health, Dental, and Supplemental insurance, Company paid life insurance, Paid Major Holidays, Paid Vacation and Sick Days, and more.

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Safety Officer to join our team. As a Health & Safety Coordinator you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing company’s employee health and safety at work. You are to ensure that the company complies and adheres to OSHA, EPA, and DOT guidelines. Your main goal will be to always ensure safe working environment and prevent any injuries and accidents.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• •Plan and implement OHS policies and programs.
• •Develop and maintain management information system which identify the location of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes in the facility.
• •Supervise outside contractors involved in testing, transporting, and treating of hazardous wastes and hazardous materials.
• •Maintain accurate records of chemical inventory and shipments of hazardous wastes (chain of custody, manifest).
• •Develop and implement programs needed to comply with local, state, and federal government agencies related to hazardous materials and hazardous wastes regulations.
• •Advise, train, and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
• •Prepare educational seminars and webinars on a regular basis.
• •Review, revise and implement safety policies, procedures, and company handbook.
• •Ensure adherence to the safety rules and regulations for all employees.
• •Work with HR to set up a new employee on-boarding process for safety.
• •Conduct company and departmental risk assessments.
• •Enforce preventative measures relating to safety and regulatory requirements.
• •Identify process bottlenecks within safety related functions and offer timely solutions.
• •Prepare and present safety reports on accidents and violations, while working with other departments to determine root-causes.
• •Facilitate emergency drills to gauge department and employee readiness.
• •Consult with management regarding the implementation of safety procedures.
• •Assist HR in the processing of workers compensation documentation requirements.
• •Oversee the use of dangerous chemicals and machinery.

Requirements

Safety Coordinator requirements and qualifications:

• •5+ years of experience as a Health & Safety Coordinator or similar role
• •Excellent knowledge of legislations and procedures
• •Working knowledge of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
• •Ability to understand and apply government regulations related to hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
• •3+ years of experience in producing reports.
• •Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety
• •Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
• •Proficient in MS Office
• •Working knowledge of safety management information system
• •Outstanding organizational skills
• •Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• •Team player
• •Good time-management skills
• •Great interpersonal and communication skills
• •BSc/BA in safety management or similar field or compensate with experience.
• •Certificate in occupational health and safety
• •Hazmat training HAZCOM and Hazardous waste training.