Safety Coordinator - Manufacturing (HSE)
9 days ago
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This position is manufacturing-focused and is not intended for candidates with strictly construction safety backgrounds. Job Summary The Safety Coordinator supports the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective health, safety, and environmental programs within a large-diameter pipe manufacturing facility. This role plays a key part in fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and protecting employees, contractors, the community, and company assets. Key Responsibilities Safety & Health • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company standards., • Conduct routine safety inspections, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments across production areas, maintenance shops, and storage yards., • Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed in a timely manner., • Deliver and coordinate safety training including new hire orientation, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and other required programs., • Monitor and enforce PPE compliance and safe work practices., • Track and report safety performance metrics such as TRIR, near-miss reports, and safety observations to leadership., • Ensure compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental regulations, including air emissions, stormwater, and waste management., • Maintain environmental permits, records, and regulatory reports in accordance with required deadlines., • Oversee hazardous waste management, including proper storage, labeling, and disposal in compliance with RCRA., • Support spill prevention, response, and remediation efforts., • Maintain and update emergency response plans, including fire prevention, spill response, and evacuation procedures., • Coordinate and conduct emergency drills and training., • Participate in 6S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) initiatives to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace., • Recommend process improvements to reduce safety risks and environmental impact. Required Qualifications • Associate’s degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or a related EHS field., • 3+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or oil & gas environments., • Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable regulatory requirements., • Experience conducting safety audits, environmental inspections, and incident investigations., • Demonstrated ability to coach employees on safe and at-risk behaviors., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field., • Experience working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies., • Experience with sustainability initiatives., • Exposure to site security and access control., • Certifications such as:, • OSHA 30, OSHA 511/501, • HAZWOPER, • First Aid / CPR / AED, • RCRA, • ASP, CSP, GSP, • Other relevant EHS certifications