Position: : EH & S Coordinator

Location: Sunfield, MI

Requisition ID: 1662

EJ has an immediate opening for an EH & S Coordinator.

Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.

About EJ : We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with corporate headquarters located in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. Globally, we employ over 2,500 people, have operations in 13 countries and sell our products in over 100 countries. We are looking to reinforce our market leadership and are seeking dedicated employees to join our team in the quest of our vision.

The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. We are seeking high-performing individuals who are interested in contributing their talents to an innovative and growing company.

Location: Sunfield, MI

SUMMARY

Coordinates activities required to promote safety by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures. Takes an active role in improving safety performance by leveraging experience, creativity and employee input.

• Enters Safety Incidents, Hazard Observations and Near Misses into Intelex reporting system

• Leads and works as part of the team to develop and/or modify job hazard analyses, procedures work instructions for all areas of the facility.

• Can interpret company policies and work with employees to achieve compliance.

• Looks for ways to reduce costs and supports team cost reduction goals.

• Works with the Team Leader and Purchasing to order PPE, safety supplies and other materials required for the facility.

• Conducts regular inspections/tests of safety related items and equipment, as required by regulations and/or Company policy.

• Directs training of employees for monthly safety topics, annual training requirements and to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.

• Rotates shifts if/when necessary.

• Travel up to 20% of the time.

• Collect, analyze and interprets data and prepares associated reports as needed and can present the findings in a professional environment to various groups in the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to successfully pass the respirator testing protocol and wear a respirator as needed.

Will be required to pass Industrial Storm Water Exam and S-5 Water Distribution Operators License, as well as understand local, state, and federal environmental laws

Knowledge/ability to interpret and implement OSHA/MIOSHA regulations

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Desired bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from four-year college or university; or Associate degree and minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively to groups both internal and external to the organization.

• Need to be able to proficiently use Intelex (Safety Incident Reporting, Document Control and Training)

• Preferred candidate should be proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word and Power Point).

• OSHA 10 and/or 30-hour course completion, basic first aid and CPR training and experience in industrial hygiene would be beneficial to position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee frequently is required to stand up to eight hours, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Time will be spent mostly on the foundry floor inspecting, training, and monitoring conditions. Proper safety gear will always be worn. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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