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