EHSSS Coordinator II

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EHSSS Coordinator II

Morton Grove, IL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

    The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

     

    THE ROLE: Applied Water Systems, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire an EHSSS Coordinator. This position supports critical safety and environmental process, programs, and procedures in order to achieve a zero-injury and NOV environment. The successful candidate applies technical abilities to engage employees at all levels of the organization in order to sustain world-class safety and environmental processes.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES/PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Support EHS and Security directives in a timely manner, leading to the successful completion of projects.
    • Assist in reviewing and updating safety programs and supporting training including but not limited to Lock Out Tag Out, exposure control, Hazard communication, electrical safety, confined space, hazard assessment and PPE program.
    • Assist in identifying, and resolving, critical regulatory issues
    • Manage incident investigations and corrective action plans.
    • Assist in performing environmental audits for Air, Water, Waste, SPCC, etc.
    • Act as onsite support services for the entire lifecycle of a hazardous materials management programs at client sites by performing chemical inventories, segregating chemicals, and shipping hazardous waste off-site
    • Assist in chemical spill emergencies by managing the containment, clean up, and disposal of hazardous materials
    • Assist in maintaining site security and emergency preparedness administrative documentation and assist in performing practice drills, etc.
    • Assist with performing training related to EHSSS
    • Assist in conducting EHSSS audits to help comply with Corporate, State and Federal EHSSS policies and regulations.
    • Assist in Leading safety teams (ergo, safety committees, risk reduction teams, etc)
    • Perform environmental regulatory inspections and lead efforts to reduce waste to landfill, electricity, nature gas, water use, etc.
    • Assist in developing programs designed to Continuous Improvement EHS efforts
    • Assist Operation in achieving overall facility compliance and place focus on moving beyond compliance    
    • Support HR in Short Term disability, RTW exams, pre-employment physicals and drug screens and personal employee medical conditions as needed.
    • Coordinate the respirator, hearing conservation, safety shoes and safety glasses, and BBP programs including training.
    • Assist in accident investigation and help facilitate the programs and procedures to ensure work related injuries are reported and investigated in order to prevent reoccurrences.
    • Perform Risk Assessments and assist in driving corrective actions and creative solutions.
    • Assist in the coordination of exposure monitoring schedules

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Act as liaison to production supervision and personnel for exposure monitoring results, recommendations and control strategies
    • Interface with supervisor and managers regarding health and safety matters
    • Assist in maintaining safety related permits and air monitoring equipment
    • Perform Job Hazard Analysis, system auditing, and ergonomic task analysis
    • Monitor contractor safety compliance
    • Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation Laws
    • Must be able to organize, direct control and coordinate the services.
    • Critical thinking and good problem solving skills
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality
    • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    • Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
    • Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
    • Regularly required to listen, talk to, and see employees on a daily basis.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    • Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
    • Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

    EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED