What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Coordinator position at Meyer Utility Structures, LLC?
Meyer Utility Structures is searching for a Health and Safety Coordinator in our Gadsden, AL manufacturing plant. In this role, you will be assisting with the development, communication, implementation, monitoring and auditing of health and safety programs within Meyer Utility Structures. Also, you will be providing first-aid and/or facilitating medical treatment for employees.
Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative engineering and manufacturing expertise, Meyer has helped to author and validate many of today’s transmission industry standards and specifications.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare and maintain records concerning occupational injuries and illnesses
- Administer first aid to employees
- Arrange for emergency medical treatment of injured employees
- Transport injured employees to hospital/clinic
- Audit plant shop areas and contact managers and supervisors to implement actions for the correction of hazardous situations to comply with OSHA, EPA, company and/or DOT regulations
- Ensure continued adherence of safety rules and procedures
- Monitor work practices and safety equipment
- Monitor environmental conditions including housekeeping, painting, welding fumes, and hazardous waste
- Investigate employee complaints concerning unsafe working conditions
- Issue, order, and maintain safety equipment
- Audit and maintain safety records
- Prepare reports in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Respond to workplace safety or security emergencies and issues
- Conduct training sessions, such as equipment-specific training (e.g., forklift, telehandler) for new hires or those needing recertification
What You'll Need:
- High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of related experience
- BS in Occupational Safety highly preferred
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Knowledge of various software applications (MS Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to maintain accurate, organized records
- Ability to follow directions and interact effectively with plant personnel
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills
- Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred
- Predictable, regular attendance is required
- Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed
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