EHS Coordinator - SPY-1

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
This position is an individual contributor role which implements and monitors EHS programs by working closely with the organization's operating divisions. Utilizing a consultative approach, ensures safety compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements for assigned operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the Radiation Safety program.
• Manage the Chemical Hygiene program.
• Maintain open communication with technical staff, supervisors, and senior management to foster a cooperative and constructive relationship enhancing employee compliance with the Safety program and encouraging a strong safety culture.
• Assist with ensuring facilities are following all Federal and State EHS regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.)
• Serve on the Emergency Response Team and assists with ERT employee training and program management.

Other Job Functions

• Plan, manage and perform biological safety.
• Plan, manage and perform Hazardous Waste Management.
• Plan, manage and perform Respiratory protection.
• Plan, manage and perform lab safety inspections.
• Conduct regular facility safety inspections and internal audits; recommend corrective measures for facility issues.
• Train/orient new employees regarding safety.
• Maintain written safety plans.
• Provide problem solving/emergency response/spill cleanup.
• Maintain/distribute material safety data sheets.
• Provide Fire Safety/maintain fire extinguishers.
• Perform other duties as may be required by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Planning and Organization - Systematically identifies issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self and others to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
• Attention to detail - Utilizes established monitoring system, records data accurately and in a timely manner, and ensures accuracy of data.
• Technical Expertise - Possesses and applies professional/technical knowledge, skills, experience, and judgment to accomplish a result, serve customers better, and contribute to the organization's intellectual capital.
• Continuous Learning - Targets learning needs; seeks learning activities; maximizes learning; applies knowledge or skill; and takes risks in learning.
• Quality Orientation - Follows procedures, ensures high-quality outputs, and takes action.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in a field of science or Health Safety
• 5+ years of safety experience
• Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to build trust and confidence with all stakeholders to successfully establish the desired safety-oriented culture.
• Experience representing an organization to regulatory agencies.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work Environment & Conditions
This position involves work in an office and laboratory environment and could require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

• Safety glasses
• Shoe covers
• Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
• Composite toe safety shoes
• Respirator

Physical Demands
In performing the work for this position, the supervisor must be able to:

• Perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
• Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Climb ladders and stairs in performing the work.
• Walk for reasonable distances in performing the work,
• Travel overnight as needed on an occasional basis.
• Travel
• Up to 10% may be required with occasional overnight stays.

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