Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator - Burns Harbor, IN

SMS Mill Services. • Full-time • Burns Harbor, Indiana • 1m ago

SMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/workers’ safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to join their team in their Burns Harbor, IN location inside Cleveland Cliffs steel mill. This position will be responsible for ensuring EHS compliance. The coordinator will also be responsible to drive improved safety performance of the site and plan and execute the planned EHS activities, with the target of zero incidents & injuries. The Safety Coordinator will report to the Regional Safety Manager.

Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate the continuous improvement of the site’s environmental, safety, and health performance, including collaborating and providing leadership to establish develop and maintain the company’s programs/policies in line with corporate core values, in which Safety is number 1 and a key priority.
Identify and anticipate EHS concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions; rendering opinions on new equipment and procedures; investigating violations recommending preventive programs.
Guide and promote safe work performance by developing safety systems, polices, and procedures; developing safety campaigns, communications, and recognitions; training managers, employees, and new hires. Training can consist of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual training requirements. Must maintain an accurate recordkeeping of training being conducted.
Compliance with all EHS standards for federal, state and local safety regulations by studying and interpreting standards; enforcing adherence to regulations; advising management on needed actions.
Enforce safety policies by conducting inspections; observations, audits, walkthroughs, reporting statistics; counseling managers and employees.
Coordinate and lead EHS matter and communications, including communications with enforcement agencies, the host mill site, and related reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including Environmental, Safety and Health guidelines and best practices, including mitigating risks associated with contractors and vendor through pre-job checklist, training, and oversight of work being conducted.
Comply with cost savings initiatives, identify, and recognize ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue, including treating any company expenses the same as you would if it was your own money.
Maintain par stock level of necessary PPE to the specific requirements of the host mill and SMS. Audit, track, order, and maintain responsibility for PPE levels through BMP and digital portal Coupa for ordering/receiving.
Document, update, and maintain the site for any EHS incident in digital portal Benchmark ESG for all property damage, near miss, unsafe act/condition, observations, ATS, corrective actions, and compliance calendar.
Immediately be able to investigate injuries, property damage, and near misses. Identify root cause and put corrective actions into place, communicate to the site team and train to the standard.
Be able to certify for first aid, CPR, and AED to respond and provide care to injured teammates, escort to clinic/emergency room, and to manage the situation while working with medical providers.
Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents and related events in Benchmark and paper files.
Function as part of the management team and align with core values, safety policy, and six safety steps to success to meet company policies and goals, escalating and reporting issues that require further assistance as appropriate.
Plan, participate and actively contribute to internal and external business meetings as necessary and appropriate.
Complete and track progress on environmental annual reporting with third party consultants such as Tier II and annual emissions report, etc. Also maintain compliance of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual environmental requirements such as SPCC and SWPPP.

Requirements

Four or more years of experience as a Safety Coordinator
Experience in an industrial environment
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines
Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers.
Microsoft Office Suite

What we can Offer:

A comprehensive compensation package to commensurate with experience including bonuses
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, company-paid life insurance, etc. offered on day 1!
401(k) with 4% matching, 100% vested as of first contribution
Paid holidays, 4 weeks paid vacation
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry.

SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.