EH&S Coordinator

Job Title:

EH&S Coordinator

Location:

Onsite Stratford, CT

Type:

Direct Hire Full Time

Salary:

$105-115K DOE Plus excellent Benefits Plus Bonus Eligible

Essential Functions: Regulations and Compliance

• Determine, implement, monitor, and audit adherence to applicable regulations
• Manage relationships with government representatives and auditing bodies
• Oversight of regulatory filings including (but not limited to):
• Air emission calculations and recordkeeping as required by CT NSR permits
• Preparation and submittal of environmental reports including Form R, Tier II, Biennial Hazardous Waste, Emission Statements, TSCA, IUR, and REACH
• Take the lead for risk management and process safety issues
• Maintain the OSHA 300 Log
• Review all OSHA-related reports and filings
• Ensure product labeling meets OSHA/GHS standards
• Complete CDP and other environmental GHG compliance reporting per customer requirements
• Work with Intertek to maintain REACH registrations
• Provide Intertek with annual data for REACH registered products

Internal Auditing

• Generate reports, monitor data for key safety metrics and post monthly
• Communicate key safety topics with Senior Leadership Team periodically including: Status of regulatory filings Safety topics - current focus Safety risks and exposure Results of safety audits Accidents or near-misses since last update Action items from last update
• RCRA Compliance audit review and verification
• Periodic review and updating company Safety procedures
• Participate in safety review of Management of Change activities
• Maintenance and upkeep of the company Contingency Plan
• Support maintenance and implementation of ISO requirements
• Oversee and maintain company Methylene Chloride testing program Safety
• Develop a foundational knowledge of formulations, unit operations and procedures used to produce core company products
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards according to regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.) throughout the end-to-end new product development and scale-up
• Raw materials overview
• Plant operations
• Lab handling
• Waste disposal
• Shipping requirements
• Provide expertise in the area of process safety and improvements
• Review and approve new and revised Chemical Operating Procedures (COPs) ensuring proper safety instructions are included
• Collaborate with Engineering/R&D to ensure safe development/scale up of new and existing products
• Coordination of waste management and disposal
• Provide guidance for the company Safety Committee
• Responsible for the completion of both new employee and recurring safety training
• Improve safety training by evaluating current processes and looking for opportunities to improve
• Development and maintenance of Product SDS Program
• Maintain library for all SDS for company site
• Prepare and track budget
• Estimate government penalties
• Maintain building security and evaluate needed updates
• Ensure fire protection systems are operational

Job Requirements:

• BS / MS in Chemical (preferred), Environmental Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5-7+ years hands-on experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of successful Project Management from initial scoping to final implementation.
• Project management skills should include demonstrated ability to organize and lead meetings and teams while managing multiple projects.
• Experience with batch processing of chemicals a plus.
• Knowledge of and experience with quality and environmental management systems (OSHA PSM, ISO9001 and ISO14001) a plus.
• Experience in multi-tasking, prioritizing complex issues and independently managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of chemical manufacturing work processes (Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, LEAN, etc.) in a manufacturing facility a plus.
• Demonstrated cross‑departmental effectiveness and ability to develop solid interpersonal relationships as a positive, productive problem solver.