EHS Coordinator

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to establish, institute and maintain EHS policies and procedures at the facility to ensure all AITX, customer, and applicable regulatory and statutory requirements are followed.

• Communicating with the Plant Manager and Supervisors to discuss overall facility production.
• Maintain consistent level of communication with all employees and ensure that they understand and follow all company policies.
• Perform or designate equipment and building safety inspections in accord with all current regulations.
• Acquire and maintain all required inspection records and permits.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings.
• Conduct new employee training.
• Approve new MSDS for commodities and chemicals being used at facility.
• Scheduling and conducting safety meetings, classes and facility inspections.
• Acquire and maintain all required facility related documents such as chemical listings, MSDS, hazardous waste disposal, EPA reporting requirements, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of Federal, State, Local and site permit requirements in the areas of air quality, solid and liquid waste management, hazardous material and waste management, water quality (including storm water and discharges to publicly owned treatment works), and occupational health and safety.
• Establishing and maintaining an EHS plan.
• Monitor and evaluate employee performance.
• Work with supervisors and plant management to promote a safe work environment
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work required
• Complies with company's Quality program by following all in house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned including special processes.

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent work experience
• Two to four years of environmental compliance and safety experience
• 40 Hour OSHA Training Class
• Highly Motivated;
  Persistent / Dedicated
• Perform/ prioritize multiple tasks with attention to details.
• Excellent ability to reason, make decisions and exercise / use independent judgment in various situations.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong knowledge of standard Desktop Microsoft applications including: MS Windows, Office, Word and Outlook.
• Complete additional training or education as needed for this position.

Physical Abilities: Stand-frequently, Walk - frequently, Sit - continuously, Climb - N/A, Crawl - N/A, Squat or kneel - occasionally, Bend - N/A, Fine Manipulation - N/A, Reach Outward - occasionally, Reach above shoulder - occasionally, Drive - occasionally.

Lift / Carry: 10 lbs or less - occasionally, 11 - 20 lbs - occasionally, 21 - 50 lbs - N/A, 51 - 100 lbs - N/A, Over 100 lbs - N/A.

Push / Pull: 10 lbs or less - occasionally, 10 - 20 lbs - occasionally, 20 - 50 lbs - N/A, 51 - 100 lbs - N/A, Over 100 lbs - N/A.

N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)
Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
Continuously - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. ARI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.