Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator
Department: Safety
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization�s ongoing needs.
Position Overview
Alaska General Seafoods � Ketchikan is seeking an experienced, organized, and hardworking individual to join our Safety Department as an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator. This is a seasonal position based at our Ketchikan, Alaska facility, with availability required from June 1 through approximately September 5, depending on the salmon run.
The starting wage ranges from $20�$23 per hour, depending on experience. This position includes free board and lodging, round-trip airfare from your nearest metropolitan area, and a return flight upon successful completion of the season.
General Description
The EHS Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all environmental compliance, health, and safety programs at the facility. This role works closely with Corporate EHS to develop, implement, and maintain written programs, inspection forms and guidelines, training curricula, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including but not limited to OSHA, AK OSH, L&I, ADEC, EPA, and DOT.
The EHS Coordinator communicates regulatory updates and practical compliance strategies to leadership, provides training and guidance across departments, completes required permits and reports, and supports workers� compensation loss control initiatives. The role regularly reviews production operations to audit programs and records, conduct physical site inspections, and train staff. This position maintains organized paper and electronic records and reports to the EHS Supervisor.
Responsibilities
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Oversee all environmental compliance, health, and safety programs throughout the plant.
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Develop, implement, and update written programs, inspection guidelines, forms, training materials, policies, and practices to meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
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Stay current on regulatory changes and initiatives and communicate relevant updates to managers and leadership.
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Create practical and proactive solutions to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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Conduct site-specific training related to environmental compliance and industrial safety.
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Monitor plant records for accuracy and completeness.
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Conduct continuous facility audits; identify deficiencies and areas for improvement, prioritize risks, establish corrective action timelines, and verify abatement.
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Serve as an internal technical resource for environmental and safety compliance matters.
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Implement initiatives to reduce and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.
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Maintain a systematic paper and electronic records-retention program.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Seasonal EHS Coordinator � Routine Job Tasks
Daily
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Conduct and document daily EHS walk-arounds of the facility and grounds.
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Monitor daily and shift-based powered industrial truck inspections.
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Perform daily sea surface and shoreline monitoring.
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Monitor grinder systems and flow meters.
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Respond to onsite incidents, injuries, and near-misses; conduct investigations as required.
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Coordinate with onsite medical providers to ensure proper incident documentation and workers� compensation claim submission.
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Update facility Incident/Injury Logs and OSHA Logs as required.
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Scan and file EHS documentation to the facility server and maintain three (3) years of physical records onsite.
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Monitor and respond to company email communications.
Weekly
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Inspect emergency eyewash and safety shower stations.
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Inspect first aid kits and AEDs.
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Conduct bunkhouse egress and fire-prevention inspections.
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Perform oil storage and spill kit inspections.
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Conduct dock inspections.
Monthly
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Inspect fire extinguishers and emergency exit lighting.
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Conduct environmental water sampling and record pH, total residual chlorine, and temperature.
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Perform stormwater monitoring and inspections.
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Complete Environmental Management System (EMS) monthly checklists.
Annual / Miscellaneous
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Conduct and document EHS training for facility staff; coordinate third-party training as needed, including:
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Conduct and document emergency response drills (fire, ammonia, earthquake, spill response).
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Maintain and update inventory of EHS equipment and medical supplies.
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Update chemical inventory and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and annual reporting.
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Coordinate respirator medical clearance and fit testing.
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Maintain waste inventory and shipping manifests.
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Collaborate with the EHS Supervisor to establish facility goals and projects.
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Coordinate with Corporate EHS during agency inspections and audits.
Qualifications
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EHS experience and Alaska seafood industry experience preferred.
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College degree preferred.
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Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, environmental and safety regulations applicable to seafood production in Alaska, including air, wastewater, stormwater, solid and hazardous waste, ammonia refrigeration systems, and industrial safety and hygiene regulations.
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Familiarity with regulatory agencies including EPA, ADEC, AK OSH, OSHA, and DOT.
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Ability to research, interpret, and clearly communicate regulatory requirements in practical, easy-to-understand terms.
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Experience developing and delivering training to adult learners.
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Professional, collaborative, and influential demeanor with strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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Ability and willingness to live and work in Alaska and in a seafood processing environment, including exposure to inclement weather and inherent plant hazards such as moving machinery, wet floors, noise, and forklift traffic.
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Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
