EHS Coordinator I

Position: EHS Coordinator

Supervisor: EHS Supervisor

Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Pay: Based on Experience

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

EHS Coordinator supports all aspects of safety for Gridworks that include but are not limited to safety awareness, training, and compliance. The safety coordinator will make routine of project site visits assessing working conditions related to safety and safety compliance. He/she will help identify safety related issues and risks on project sites. Once risks are identified, he/she will work with the leadership to design solutions to mitigate the exposure to those risks. This position will also be responsible for maintaining safety supplies and inventory.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Required to create and submit daily activity logs.
• Able to be organized, clean and neat. Organized material, lay-down areas, and daily housekeeping.
• Ability to teach and mentor crew and apprentices regarding safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for monitoring, documenting, and coordinating training of Affordable Solar personnel as it relates to ASI and OSHA safety policies and requirements
• Work with and support management in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Safety Culture
• Conducts Job Hazard Analysis and assists in Incident Investigations.
• Advises personnel regarding safety protocols and procedures to ensure zero injuries and regulatory compliance.
• Conducts routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections of company work sites.
• Monitors the implementation of all safety related corrective actions and program enhancements to include COVID-19 policies and procedures
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field audits and oversight.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe work practices.
• Perform new hire training, pre-project orientations and coordinate, with ASI administrators, all other safety related training.
• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process safety improvement(s).
• Must promote company safety culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must be able to act as the company liaison for interface with: customers, vendors, contractors, and Affordable Solar Installation representatives.
• Must possess proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentations.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, and time management ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer knowledge and experience utilizing MS Office (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint & Outlook) and adept at learning new software
• Must meet company minimum driving and insurability standards
• Must have proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly in critical or changing situations
• Ability to respond as needed in support of all safety emergency situations with or without advance notice

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position may have supervisory responsibilities as assigned and subject to changes as business needs change.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Able to work and maneuver in a construction environment.
• 90% Field Work and 10% Office/Classroom Training.
• Working conditions: Outside work, noisy conditions, shift work, flexible hours and schedules, not afraid of heights, standing long periods of time, extreme temperature conditions.

POSITIONS TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time position. Hours often follow typical those of a typical construction work week. However, you may be required the work weekends or after normal business hours from time to time.

TRAVEL:

• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations as required.

OTHER DUTIES:

• As required, please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Other duties as assigned by superintendent, project manager, Director of Construction, General Manager, and/or COO.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Associate degree or higher preferred
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in construction AND construction safety
• CHST (Construction Health/Safety Technician) Certification or equivalent preferred
• CSHO- Certified Safety & Health Official preferred
• OSHA 10
• OSHA 30
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Lockout/Tagout Certification
• Heavy Equipment Certification
• Valid driver’s license is required, and insurable by Affordable Solar’s Insurance provider.