EHS Coordinator

Overview: To support Hearne’s efforts to provide a safe environment for our employees, contractors, visitors and the surrounding community in cooperation with facility and corporate Operations and health and safety (H&S) objectives, targets and initiatives. This position will have responsibility for ensuring compliance with internal and external H&S requirements on Hearne’s 2nd and 3rd shift. This position will support the H&S Manager in understanding and strategically reducing H&S risk to Hearne off-shifts via proactive and continuous improvement efforts. A primary focus of this position will be ensuring EHS and job task training is effective and completed on the off-shifts. Additionally, this role will be responsible for incident management / investigations for incidents occurring during off-shifts. Additional EHS task work will be assigned as time is available. Responsibilities: Responsible for all safety compliance including: Good catch reporting, day-to-day incident management/investigations/follow-up, EHS Corrective action tracking & closure, safety inspections Respond immediately to any workplace-related incidents including accompanying injured employees to medical appointments / visits Maintain (or oversee) combustible gas / air quality meters (e.g., calibrated, maintained, etc.) Monitor / comply with any day-to-day, customer-specific EHS requirements Perform (or ensure complete) Weekly Confined Space Entry Compliance Observation Perform (or ensure complete) Monthly Safety & Housekeeping Inspection Perform (or ensure complete) monthly EHS reporting (e.g., Training Schedule, MIR, etc.) Maintain (or ensure complete) chemical SDS inventory Maintain (or ensure complete) waste disposal (hazardous and non-haz) documentation Ensure compliance with DOT requirements Ensure emergency response compliance (e.g., minimum rescue team members on site, routine rescue drills completed, etc) Maintain (or oversee) emergency equipment inspections (e.g., showers and eyewashes; confined space rescue equipment, etc) Perform (or ensure complete) environmental related inspections and/or reporting Liaison with security personal regarding any shop security issues that arise. Conduct (or ensure complete) annual EHS classroom training and maintain EHS training records; monitor compliance with EHS computer-based training Support 1st shift EHS training administrative requirements (e.g., administration, scheduling, etc.) Support task-based training efforts on off-shift for new employees and/or transfers Serve as point of contact in the absence of other off-shift Supervisors Qualifications: Education and/or Experience Required (including certifications): High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s or associate’s degree with concentration in Science, Engineering, Operations or related field preferred 1+ years EHS experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment or 3 years working experience in railcar repair industry with a demonstrated interest in EHS Basic computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Basic familiarity with AAR/FRA regulatory requirements preferred. Working knowledge of OSHA standards preferred. Experience creating / delivering training content preferred. Key Competencies: Strong Core Values (integrity, respect, ownership, teamwork, openness, creativity, positive attitude) Organizational skills Detail-oriented Customer focus (internal customers) Ability to work well with others in a positive manner Ability to be flexible and to strive in a fast pace environment Leadership ability Decision Making Communication, both verbal and written Problem Solving Technical/Professional Knowledge Other: Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights Must be able to walk for extended periods of time Must be able to sit/work in front of a computer for extended periods of time Must be able to work on off-shifts Minimal travel may be required within the US and Canada