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Practice Facilitator, Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) at OHSU. Must be based in Southern OR, South Coast or Willamette Valley.

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Req ID: 2024-30906. Salary Range: $57,969-$72,401 per year. Application closes: no data.

Department Overview

The Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) was established in 2002 at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. ORPRN’s mission is to improve health and equity for all Oregonians through community engaged research, education, and policy. ORPRN facilitates a broad variety of clinical health care research, quality improvement projects, and practice transformation efforts in rural Oregon, and across the state. ORPRN is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist organization. We do so by evaluating how we develop and support our workforce, the partnerships we uphold and how we engage in our work throughout Oregon.

ORPRN facilitates a broad variety of health care research, quality improvement projects, and practice transformation efforts throughout Oregon through the work of the Practice Facilitators. Practice Facilitators are located regionally around the state.

The Practice Facilitator I (PF1) works under the direction of a project manager or principal investigator, providing project coordination and practice facilitation support on small to moderate-sized research, implementation science projects, and technical assistance programs. The PF1 assists with scheduling, recruitment, data collection, data entry, documentation, and practice facilitation with limited complexity. In addition, the PF1 begins to foster relationships with clinical practices and community partners, and engage in relevant community events to support ORPRN’s regional presence.   

The Practice Facilitator I conducts research with regional clinics and communities, builds quality improvement infrastructure with the clinics, and fosters community engagement. Travel around Oregon is required for this position.

Function/Duties of Position

  • Project Coordination & Research Support
    • Assist in coordinating small to medium-sized projects and/or programs, monitoring study activities, timelines, and deliverables.
    • Organize meetings: schedule, prepare agendas, take notes.
    • Contribute to the development and implementation of study and quality improvement protocols.
    • Participate in the collection, tracking, and/or analysis or qualitative and/or quantitative data.
    • Participate in dissemination activities, including publication of manuscripts and presentations at professional conferences.
    • Support qualitative data collection, writing of grants through research literature review, collecting letters of support, drafting sections of grant proposals, and creating other supporting documents.
  • Practice Facilitation & Building Quality Improvement (QI) Infrastructure with Regional Clinics
    • Engage inter-professional clinic teams in practice transformation: train in use of QI skills, tools and systems; participate in team QI meetings; coach and motivate clinic teams.
    • Support practices to develop skills for population-based health and data-driven quality improvement; assist practices and provide tailored support to clinic teams to guide implementation of projects and/or programs
    • Facilitate clinic group discussions to set priorities and aid decision making.
    • Teach QI tools and strategies to peers at ORPRN; participate in ORPRN QI curriculum development.
  • Community & Partner Engagement
    • Promote community research priorities and support community members in initiating and conducting research; build clinical research capacity.
    • Foster relationships with community organizations to bridge project work, reporting local needs, identifying topics or issues for future research, building list of contacts, and developing trust across the community.
    • Serve as primary regional liaison, representing ORPRN with OHSU, regional health systems, critical access hospitals, Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), and community health improvement organizations.
    • Work with partners to identify new projects, identify community priorities for evaluation, and plan for ongoing work.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as research, health sciences, public health, social sciences, or other related fields) AND 1 year of relevant experience OR
  • Equivalent combination of training and experience
  • 1-year relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
  • Basic knowledge of practice facilitation concepts and skills
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
  • Excellent organization skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in research data collection or research project coordination 
  • 1 or more year experience in practice facilitation or quality improvement
  • 1 or more year in a primary care setting
  • Experience in outreach, patient recruitment, or participant recruitment 
  • Ability to create or modify spreadsheets, data entry forms, and reports
  • Experience with survey tools
  • Experience with electronic health records
  • Knowledge of quality improvement methods
  • Experience with PCPCH
  • Experience with REDCap
  • Experience with other research software

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager, ConMet, Inc., Clackamas, OR & Vancouver, WA. On-site.

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Req #: ENVIR005929. Salary Range: starting – $75,000-$95,000 based on skills and experience. Entire salary range for this role: $75,000 to $130,000. Application closing date: open until filled.

Job Description

The Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (EHS Manager) manages the EHS program for the facility; inspects work areas to detect unsafe or unhealthy working conditions; plans and directs safety and health activities to evaluate and control environmental hazards by performing the following duties below.

This role involves work at our manufacturing facilities in Clackamas, OR and Vancouver, WA. It is in person and will require an on-site presence at both. General working hours are Monday to Friday 7AM to 3:30PM with overtime as needed to complete tasks or respond to safety issues.

Health & Safety:

  • Coordinates and manages the planning, development, implementation, and administration of occupational health, safety program, policy and procedures in Clackamas, OR and Vancouver, WA manufacturing facilities.
  • Represents the Company to regulatory officials in compliance with federal, state, and local health safety rules and regulations, and Company policies/procedures.
  • Coordinates the investigation of safety related issues and employee injuries and assists with the development and implementation of effective corrective action.
  • Supervises and conducts comprehensive inspections, studies, and on-site surveys for evaluation and correction of health, safety, or environmental hazards.
  • Develops, coordinates, and conducts occupational health and safety education, training programs and safety committee meetings.

Environmental: ISO 14001

  • Coordinates sustainability and continuous improvement of ISO14001 standard ensuring that the system is kept up-to-date.
  • Coordinates and manages environmental compliance programs and projects.
  • Acts as the primary local contact with regulatory agencies and other interested parties.
  • Coordinates environmental training programs and associated records.
  • Maintains environmental records.
  • Advises management and employees of the progress, internal issues and changes that could affect quality and environmental policies and systems as required.
  • Monitors progress of environmental improvement and pollution prevention programs, evaluates operational effectiveness and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Develops and presents environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
  • Assists in development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommends corrective action in event of hazardous spill; serves as the plant emergency coordinator.
  • Prepares and maintains records to document activities, recommend action, provide reference materials, and prepare technical reports.
  • Serves as a management representative for ISO 14001.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science in occupational health, safety, environmental, engineering, chemical sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent skills obtained from work experience.
  • ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification
  • HazMat DOT, RCRA, OSHA 40 HR Certification

Wages

  • Starting range is $75,000-$95,000 based on skills and experience.
  • The entire salary range for this role is $75,000 to $130,000.

General Description of all Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, EAP, HSA, FSA, prescription drug coverage, basic life and accident insurance, and STD and LTD benefits. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees have a discretionary PTO program and 2 weeks of paid sick leave per year. Employees receive 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

General Description of Other Compensation: ConMet provides a monthly wellness credit for up to $50 for eligible gym or fitness related expenses. Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). Annual bonuses, if company financial targets are achieved. Tuition reimbursement program.

ConMet is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.

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Environmental Health Specialist 1 or 2, Tillamook County Community Health Centers, Tillamook, OR

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Job #: 2425-00015. Salary Range: $50,876.80 – $71,593.60 Annually. Application closing date: August 31, 2024.

Be a part of our Health & Human Services team! As an Environmental Health Specialist 1 or 2, you will be part of a dedicated team working to Promote and Protect the Health of ALL People in Tillamook County. We are seeking a compassionate and organized individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and thrives on making a positive difference in patients’ lives.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1

This 2-level classification series performs sanitarian duties in inspection, investigation and documentation of identifiable environmental health threats and enforcement of Appropriate Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules, city, and county ordinances to maintain preventative compliance with regulatory measures; license facilities assigned by contract, agreement, or ordinance; provide consultation or education programs regarding environmental health and safety.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THIS LEVEL

This is the entry-level in the Environmental Health Specialist job series. The work involves responsibility for performing Environmental Health duties at a trainee level under the supervision of a professional registered Environmental Health Specialist as defined by ORS 700.035. Incumbents may qualify for the opportunity to advance to the higher level in the series after satisfying the necessary requirements to meet the qualifications in the higher level in the series.

ORS 700.035 (2) A person may not be registered as an environmental health specialist trainee for more than two years’ full-time employment in the environmental sanitation profession, or the equivalent hours if employment in environmental sanitation is less than full-time or 40 hours per week. (3) The office, in consultation with the board, shall establish by rule requirements for registration as an environmental health specialist trainee when an individual’s date of employment precedes attainment of registration. (4) An environmental health specialist trainee shall be supervised by a registered environmental health specialist or a person possessing equal qualifications as determined by the board. [1967 c.476 §5; 1983 c.189 §2; 1995 c.572 §9; 2003 c.547 §94; 2005 c.648 §106; 2013 c. 314 §60; 2013 c.568 §127; 2017 c.101 §26a; 2019 c.456§111]

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2

This is the journey-level in the Environmental Health Specialist job series. Incumbents apply considerable knowledge of the techniques and procedures required to independently inspect environmental health projects and identify and resolve compliance issues; has full responsibility for the completion of assigned projects.  This classification may direct and train the lower-level classification.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THIS LEVEL

Under the supervision of a registered environmental health specialist, this position is distinguished by greater independence in performing environmental health duties at a professional level. Additional duties may include inspection, investigation, and documentation of identifiable environmental health threats and enforcement of appropriate Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules, city, and county ordinances to maintain preventative compliance with regulatory measures; license facilities assigned by contract, agreement, or ordinance; provide consultation or education programs regarding environmental health and safety.

Examples of Essential Duties

EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
(Duties assigned to this level include, but are not limited to, the following examples. Any one position may not perform all listed tasks.)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1

  • Performs basic technical functions for an Environmental Health Program to investigate and verify compliance with environmental quality regulations and standards; resolves problems within scope of authority and training, duties may vary according to job assignment.
  • Inspects and monitors individual and commercial properties, public facilities (to include restaurants, mobile carts, hotels/motels, public pools/spas, daycares, correctional facilities, etc.) and work sites, and investigates environmental quality complaints regarding water resources, food safety, public health, completes technical reports and recommends enforcement actions required for compliance to state, County and federal regulations, policies, procedures, and safety standards.
  • Learns to research and troubleshoot problems and complaints to identify appropriate solutions and implement remedies as directed; reviews reports, compiles data, and recommends actions based on data derived from measurements and observations of food, water, and other environmental sources.
  • Inspect and evaluate licensed and non-licensed public places to assure compliance to ORS, OAR, city, and county ordinances. Advise owners of any deficiencies; determine corrective measures and implement compliance schedule.  Document findings and complete necessary record keeping required. License appropriate facilities; establish and maintain license records.
  • Inventory, survey, inspect and evaluate community and non-community water system. This may require collection of samples, identifying deficiencies. Work with the operator to implement compliance with state regulation schedules. Document findings and complete necessary record keeping.
  • Receive and investigate public complaints regarding environmental health hazards, evaluate problem; implement corrective procedures or refer to appropriate agency; and monitor corrective process.
  • Investigate reported cases of foodborne illness, waterborne illness, and other non- communicable and communicable disease. Correctly collect samples and submit for laboratory examination samples including animals for testing.  Provide information pertaining to diseases and vectors to the public. Work with other governmental agencies in conducting epidemiological or environmental investigations.
  • Reviews and processes operating permits, license renewals construction approvals, and certificates of inspection; advises supervisor when problems arise in obtaining compliance to regulatory standards.
  • Assist with community outreach events, information fairs, and educational and training events to advise the community of environmental control regulations, sanitation standards, and regional issues.
  • Enforces safety rules and regulations, reports safety hazards, equipment problems, repair needs, security issues, and emergency situations.
  • Prepare records, reports and documents as required by departmental policy, various contracts and federal and state laws and regulations. Interprets technical requirements and restrictions to customers.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2

  • Performs a variety of technical functions for an Environmental Health Program to manage and verify compliance with environmental quality regulations and standards; resolves problems within scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to job assignment.
  • Independently Inspects and monitors individual and commercial properties, public  facilities (to include restaurants, mobile carts, hotels/motels, public pools/spas, daycares, correctional facilities, etc.) and work sites, and  investigates environmental quality complaints regarding water resources, food safety, public health, completes  technical  reports and recommends enforcement actions required for compliance to state, County and federal regulations, policies, procedures, and safety standards.
  • Reviews and processes operating permits, license renewals, construction approvals,and certificates of inspection; advises supervisor when problems arise in obtaining compliance to regulatory standards.
  • Inventory, survey, inspect and evaluate community and non-community water systems. This may require collection of samples and identifying deficiencies. Work with the operator to implement compliance with state regulation schedules. Document findings and complete required records.
  • Learns to research and troubleshoot problems and complaints to identify appropriate solutions and implement remedies as directed; reviews reports, compiles data, and recommends actions based on data derived from measurements and observations of food, water, and other environmental sources.
  • Receive and investigate public complaints regarding environmental health hazards. Evaluate complaints, implement corrective procedures, or refer to appropriate agency and monitor corrective process.
  • Investigate reported cases of foodborne illness, waterborne illness, and other non- communicable disease. Correctly collect samples and submit them for laboratory examination. Provide information on diseases and vectors to public. Work with other governmental agencies in conducting epidemiological or environmental investigations. Contact with the public in home or office environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic and wild animals. Investigate reported cases of foodborne illness, waterborne illness, and other non- communicable disease. Correctly collect samples and submit them for laboratory examination. Provide information pertaining to disease and vectors to the public. Work with other governmental agencies in conducting epidemiological or environmental investigations.
  • Assists with community outreach events, information fairs, and educational and training events to advise the community of environmental control regulations, sanitation standards, and regional issues.
  • Completes technical reports and enforces compliance to state, County and federal regulations, policies, procedures, and safety standards. Enforces safety rules and regulations, reports safety hazards, equipment problems, repair needs, security issues, and emergency situations.
  • Represent environmental Health to community groups, other agencies, and media, under supervision of manager.
  • Prepares and maintains a variety of inspection records and technical documentation; explains and interprets technical requirements and restrictions to customers.
  • Cross-trains in additional Environmental Program skills and functions.
  • Performs other duties as business needs necessitate.

Typical Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1

Knowledge:

  • Methods, procedures and, techniques for evaluating technical compliance for Oregon drinking water.
  • Reasonable knowledge of food handling procedures.
  • County, state, and federal laws, regulations and ordinances governing environmental health and safety programs, including Oregon Health Authority, Food, Pool, and Lodging, and Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules.
  • Methods and techniques of inspecting a variety of plans, buildings, and technical documents. Records management and customer service principles, protocols, and standards.
  • Familiarity with records management software and inspection system software.

Skills:

  • Writing clear and concise correspondence, records, reports, and statistical data; interviewing techniques; use of related sampling and laboratory equipment.
  • Communicating effectively verbally and inwriting.
  • Investigate complaints, inspect environmental hazards, and research technical environmental quality issues.
  • Understanding and applying health and safety standards, state, and Federal regulations, County standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Checking details, estimates, plans, and specifications of projects.
  • Compiling and reviewing technical data; and developing technical reports.
  • Explaining health and safety inspection regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Providing effective customer service, resolving conflicts, and dealing tactfully with clients while remaining calm and using good judgment during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
  • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, citizens, developers, advocates, and regional agencies.

Abilities:

  • Demonstrate courteous behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff.
  • Promote County goals and priorities and comply with all policies and procedures.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2

Knowledge:

  • County policies and procedures.
  • County, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances governing environmental health and safety programs, including Oregon Health Authority, Food, Pool, and Lodging, and Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Revisions.  Methods and techniques of inspecting a variety of plans, buildings, and technical documents.
  • Records management and customer service principles, protocols, and standards.
  • Familiarity with records management software and inspection system software.

Skills:

  • Investigate complaints, inspect environmental hazards, and research technical environmental quality issues.
  • Understanding and applying health and safety standards, state, and Federal regulations, County standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Checking details, estimates, plans, and specifications of projects.
  • Compiling and reviewing technical data; and developing technical reports.
  • Explaining health and safety inspection regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Providing effective customer service, resolving conflicts, and dealing tactfully with clients while remaining calm and using good judgment during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
  • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, citizens, developers, advocates, and regional agencies.
  • Writing clear and concise correspondence, records, reports, and statistical data; interviewing techniques; use of related sampling and laboratory equipment.
  • Contact with the public in home or office environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic and wild animals.

Abilities:

  • Demonstrate courteous behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff.
  • Promote County goals and priorities and comply with all policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1

  • Must possess a bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental science, or related field; AND one (1) year of experience in business computers and customer service. OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
  • Registration with the Oregon Environmental Health Registration Board as an Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) trainee as outlined in ORS 700.035 at the time of appointment. Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist is required within 2 years of hire.
  • Must possess and maintain an Oregon Driver’s License.
  • Spanish-speaking preferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2

  • Must possess a bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental science, or related field; AND have two years of progressively responsible work experience in environmental health programs; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and a current Oregon Environmental Health Specialist license as outlined in ORS700.035. 
  • Spanish-speaking preferred.

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1

Work is performed under the supervision of a professional, Registered Environmental Health Specialist, who gives assignments and reviews work for effectiveness, correctness, completeness, and conformance with policies and regulations. Technical guidelines and procedures are generally well-defined, but incumbents must exercise judgement and discretion to deal with inquiries to determine if problems must be referred to a more fully qualified Environmental Health Specialist, in completing routine assignments. Interpretation of general administrative or operational policies and procedures is sometimes necessary. Significant deviations require prior approval. Employee estimates time and materials and manages time efficiently. Work is checked at completion of projects.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2

Work is performed under the general direction of the environmental health program manager who establishes general policy and program objectives. Recurring routine assignments are independently performed by employee on basis of experience and training. The employee receives general instructions regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments, but procedures and problem resolution are left to employee discretion and interpretation. Employee estimates and manages time efficiently. Work is reviewed periodically to ensure determinations and decisions made comply with department policy and procedures.

GUIDELINES:

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1

Work is performed within established departmental policy and procedures; federal, state, county and local statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances; environmental health reference materials, equipment manuals, contracts. Employee makes decisions independently in accordance with established rules and regulations and uses considerable initiative and judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2

Work is performed within established departmental policy and procedures; federal, state, county and local statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances; environmental health reference materials, equipment manuals, contracts. Employee makes decisions independently in accordance with established rules and regulations and uses considerable initiative and judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities; contributes to modification of policy and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1

Work is performed in an office environment and in the field that involves everyday risks and discomforts and sometime adverse weather conditions requiring safety precautions. Field assignments may require protective equipment to protect against potential environmental hazards or involve working in uncomfortable conditions for extended periods of time. Physical demands of bending, climbing, crawling, gripping with hands and fingers, hearing voice conversations, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping and walking. A considerable amount of driving is required. Contact with the public in home or office environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic and wild animals.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2

Work is performed in an office environment and primarily in the field that involves everyday risks and discomforts and sometime adverse weather conditions requiring safety precautions. Field assignments may require protective equipment to protect against potential environmental hazards or involve working in uncomfortable conditions for extended periods of time. Physical demands of walking in rough terrain, bending. climbing, crawling, gripping with hands and fingers, hearing voice conversations, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, and walking. A considerable amount of driving is required. Contact with the public in home or office environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic and wild animals.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Following the closing date of this Recruitment, you will hear from us by email. If you are selected as a candidate for an interview, we will contact you to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our County Team because we believe that people are our most valuable asset!

Website https://www.tillamookcounty.gov/

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator, Owens-Corning, Portland, OR

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Req #: 63037. Salary range: not posted. Application closing date: not posted. On-site position.

SUMMARY

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all Owens Corning employees are expected to conform to the following:

  • Perform quality work with or without direct supervision.
  • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
  • Interact professionally with other employees, suppliers, and customers.
  • Perform tasks and duties with a mind toward safety for not only yourself but also those around you.

The job of EHS Coordinator is a vital position within the plant.  It is an essential part of the production process and requires the employee to be alert, watchful, and engaged in the operations taking place in the plant.  The EHS Coordinator is responsible for the monitoring of all safety procedures and activities within the plant. The EHS Coordinator is required to assist with environmental compliance tasks to maintain plant records and inspections.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Uses knowledge of plant operations, specific safety issues, regulations and Corporate practices to implement improvements to safety in the plant
  • Leads and participates in safety teams and programs as established within the plant to ensure completion of facility safety plan
  • Acts as a resource and ensures employee’s ability to work safely and provides leadership during emergencies and special projects
  • Monitors, follows up and ensures completion of corrective actions for entries into the Incident Reporting System
  • Maintains existing safety programs, systems, processes and documentation
  • Conducts safety and environmental audits and trend analysis, ensuring safety parameters are understood
  • Conducts incident and near miss investigations with the assistance of the Gresham EHS Leader
  • Provides safety training facilitation &/or method/procedure adherence
  • Coordinates and communicates safety issues with any plant personnel and can perform safety equipment inspections and initiates repair processes as needed
  • Ensures safety standards and regulations are being met and followed
  • Ensures environmental standards and regulations are being met and followed
  • Acts as management and a regulatory liaison
  • Train-the-Trainer qualified in job specific areas as necessary to (forklift trainer, HRC, Lock/Tag/Try, etc.)
  • Promotes the well-being of an injury-free life for all employees
  • Complies with all plant rules, safety regulations and maintains a clean and orderly work area
  • Complies with attendance policies
  • Performs all other duties related to this position as assigned or needed
  • Conducts environmental permit inspections to assist in maintaining all permit compliance
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and serves as a resource for environmental workbooks and sustainability data
  • Develops and facilitates training to support Career Pathways progression and safe process execution
  • Leads the plant inspection process and ensures all compliance inspections are performed on time

SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

The employee should hold the following abilities:

  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
  • Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
  • Must have the ability to multi-task and must have a critical eye for inspections
  • Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
  • Must work well in team environment
  • Must be able to work independently
  • Must have to ability to do basic mathematical calculations
  • Must possess PC operational skills
  • Must possess presentation skills and ability to train others
  • Ability to travel 5-10%
  • Must maintain a high level of ethicacy:  Can be trusted to do only the “right thing” for the employees, shareholders, and others.  Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

  • Preferred 1-3 years hands-on EH&S experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health and Safety; or similar degree
  • Preferred: Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
  • Related experience and/or training in an industrial environment
  • Must provide proof of valid authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Preferred: Familiarity with various Environmental regulations and requirements (SPCC, CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, CWA, CAA, EPCRA, and SARA).

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires:

  • Ability to work flexible hours to cover multiple shifts and departments
  • Regular attendance on site and the ability to work varying or rotating shifts
  • Exposure to hot/cold temperature- continuously
  • Exposure to noise- continuously
  • Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds
  • Twisting and Bending – occasionally
  • Sitting- occasionally
  • Walking – occasionally
  • Hand/Eye Coordination– frequently
  • Standing- frequently

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.