EH and S Coordinator
Location: Port Arthur
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Description A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North
America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United
States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest
private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous
waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of
water, waste, and energy management services, including water and
wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and
disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps
commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and
municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in
Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees
working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
www.veolianorthamerica.com Job Description Position Purpose:
Responsible for administering designated environmental, health, and
safety programs and related policies and procedures affecting the
company's existing environmental, health and safety issues. Acts in
a liaison capacity with management personnel regarding
interpretation of all policies and procedures pertaining to
technical support and guidance on industrial hygiene, reactive and
explosive, OHSA, substance abuse testing, accident prevention, etc.
On an as needed basis assists in the training of emergency response
techniques, safety management, risk assessment, etc. to maintain
appropriate safety standards throughout the facility. Primary
Duties /Responsibilities: Administer programs pertaining to OHSA,
medical surveillance, substance abuse testing to avoid potential
liabilities to maintain a viable workforce at the facility.
Coordinate worker's compensation, accident, and injury management
programs to determine adverse trends and administer meaningful
productive standards resulting in cost effective operations.
Administer industrial hygiene programs as well as modifying
existing plans to meet the needs of the facility. Participates on
an improvement team pertaining to all environmental, health, and
safety programs. Makes appropriate recommendations to facilitate
the needs at various facilities. Provides guidance to all levels of
management within the facility regarding utilization of appropriate
practices in conjunction with regulatory requirements and changes,
if necessary. Provides training in environmental, site remediation,
reactive chemical operations, emergency response, etc. as needed or
requested by the facility. Provides appropriate research and
analysis to support the development of existing and/or potential
new EH&S policies as determined by facility management or
required by federal, state, or local governmental agencies. Other
duties as assigned. Qualifications Education / Experience /
Background: High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Associates degree in a related field required BS in Chemistry or
related discipline preferred 2 to 4 years in the hazardous waste
industry or related work experience preferred 2 years in a
problem-solving capacity preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Extensive knowledge in environmental, health and safety
methodologies required Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite
Strong team player Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple
deadlines Strong customer orientation Required Certification /
Licenses / Training: 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification Additional
Information Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package
includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision,
life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid
volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to
participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for
retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union
are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status. Disclaimer: The
salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as
of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to
modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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