SHEQ Coordinator at EMR USA

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

Join Our Team as a SHEQ Coordinator in New Orleans, LA.

Are you passionate about creating safe workplaces, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety standards? Are you ready to launch your career in SHEQ Coordination with a team that believe people are our greatest asset and place safety, quality and continuous improvement are at the forefront of everything we do? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented SHEQ Coordinator to support and strengthen our Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality programs across the Greater New Orleans area including our sites in New Orleans, Mid-City, Houma, Slidell and the Westbank.

What We Offer:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive training and mentoring
• Paid time off
• Economical medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Volunteer opportunities
• Parental PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Employer contributions to medical savings accounts
• So much more!

Your Responsibilities

• Strongly focused on an industrial setting ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA standards.
• Assist the Facility Manager/site personnel with implementation and execution of site, corporate, and regulatory requirements
• Promote SHEQ awareness by building on existing culture and program strengths, contributing communication with all level employees, and promoting positive reinforcement of safety and health rules and regulations.
• Manage Site Safety Plans and SDS database
• Conduct formal and informal site audits, job audits, and routine facility audits as needed or as directed.
• Assist SHEQ/Operations teams in the execution of SHEQ procedures documenting findings, corrective actions, and tracking of closure items identified.
• Provide site specific safety/new hire orientation, personnel training, and manage database to track current training within designated terminals.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

What you'll Need

• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• 3+ years of SHEQ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards and hazard recognition injury management skills and written and verbal communication skills as they pertain to OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ANSI, State and Local rules.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting, tracking and reporting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Professional safety and/or IH certifications highly desired but not required

Education/Experience

• A BS degree in a technical discipline, such as environmental science or engineering, or equivalent job experience is required.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local/City occupational safety, health, waste, storm water, air, and wastewater regulations.
• Technical experience in evaluating multi-media environmental regulations and developing company-specific procedures and guidelines that meet the intent of those regulations.

If you're ready to help drive a culture of safety and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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