EHS Administrative Assistant

Job Title: EHS Coordinator
Location: Union Gap, WA               
Pay: $21 per hour

The successful candidate will:

• Coordinate EHS needs with department management, supervisors, and employees promoting a safe working culture and 100% engagement in Environmental, Health and Safety from all who work on behalf of IPL.
• LOTO validations, OSHA10 & 30 training experience to conduct classroom training.  (MUST be listed on resume!)
• Perform data entry (75% of the job)
• Promote drug-free workplace initiatives and policies.
• Facilitate and monitor safety at the site through daily safety audits of all production areas and buildings.
• Assemble, track, trend, and report relevant environmental, health, and safety information through daily and weekly production meetings, monthly communication meetings, screen cloud communications, and other electronic communication notification methods.
• Assist with scheduling and facilitating monthly Safety Committee meetings.
• Initiate, manage, and promote safety incentives, coaching, auditing, and campaign programs.
• Maintain all EHS chemical management systems and certification required, including but not limited to Safety Data Sheets (SDS); labeling, storage, and management of chemicals; and hazardous waste disposal, storage, tracking, and reporting.
• Assist with in-depth root cause analysis on all incidents related to EHS; injuries, illnesses, near misses, property damage, first aid, fires, and hazard reporting.
• Assist with Worker’s Compensation claims, as needed.
• Maintain, assist and coordinate all EHS activities, reporting (internal/external), and compliance according to facility, federal, province, territory, state, and local requirements for the plant and corresponding locations connected to the facility, if applicable.
• Keep current on any new EHS regulations and standards changes for the industry.
• Ensure that all functions operate following health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety of staff and visitors.

• Degree or professional certification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field, preferred or proven experience within a similar occupation.
• Strong data entry skills (75% of the job)
• LOTO validations, OSHA10 & 30 training experience conducting classroom training.  (MUST be listed on resume!)
• Excellent time management skills with an adherence to deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and complete projects promptly, while maintaining a high degree of detail and accuracy.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with self-direction.
• Ability to problem solve, analyze situations, and make recommendations for improvement.