Environmental safety coordinator

The Environmental and Safety Coordinator works within the manufacturing plants to ensure compliance with facility environmental permits and all required safety programs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Administers Darling Ingredients Safety programs which includes, but is not limited to, conducting OSHA safety training for new employees, annual training of employees, monthly safety committee facility walk-through, and advising safety committee in accident review processes.
• Conducts training of employees in environmental compliance, site inspections, sampling, log review, and report preparation to ensure compliance in the following:
• Air Permit
• Wastewater Permits (LAS or Sewer)
• Storm water Permits and Pollution Prevention (SWPP)
• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
• EPCRA (SARA) Compliance and Reporting
• Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
• Boiler Permits
• Business and Operating Licenses
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Ensures proper monitoring and operation of environmental control equipment (air, water).
• Collects and performs environmental monitoring/sampling/reporting as necessary to comply with permits.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience (2 years preferred) in quality assurance, food production, agriculture, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Safety and Environmental, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial Management or related field is preferred.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Self-motivated; self-starter; able to multi-task.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.