EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety) - Huron, SD

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Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC (GLE)

EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator) - Huron, SD

Department: Environment Health & Safety

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the EHS Manager, the primary responsibilities of the EHS Coordinator are to foster a safe workplace environment by advancing environmental, health and safety performance improvement in support of regulatory requirements and GLE policies. This position assists in the development and implementation of environmental, health and safety management systems to integrate EHS into plant operations. Employment for this position is conditioned upon successfully passing certain pre-employment requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

The EHS Coordinator will support the ongoing development and maintenance of training a safety and environmental programs to include, but not limited to the following:

Safety

Schedules, documents and conducts OSHA compliance training

Ensures safety guidelines, procedures, and policies are followed

Conducts facility safety inspections

Conducts onsite drills (Fire, Weather, Spill containment)

Completes incident investigations and reports the corrective actions taken to the EHS Manager

Provide initial new-hire safety training and contractor orientation training

Assists in the review and updating of safety materials

Ensures sufficient safety supplies are on hand

Report safety issues to the EHS manager

The EHS Coordinator retains the ability to halt any and all company functions proving unsafe

Environmental

Schedules, conducts and documents environmental training

Monitoring regulatory issues to ensure compliance with permit requirements. (i.e., local, DANR, EPA)

Obtain, maintain and file documentation needed for reporting to controlling agencies

Able to interpret and decipher environmental permit requirements.

Performs opacity monitoring using EPA Method 9

Conducts Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) monitoring using EPA Method 21

Ensures that all samples are scheduled, collected and preserved as required in the applicable permit

Submits reports as per permit requirements

Performs analysis on effluent water using EPA approved methods

Performs periodic FRP, SPCC and semiannual Stormwater inspections as required by SD DANR

Report environmental issues to the EHS manager

Regulatory

Schedules and documents required Federal Railroad HazMat training

Provides the EHS Manager with the monthly information needed to complete submittals to regulatory agencies

Reviews, edits and revises the FDA Hazard Analysis and Risk Based Preventative Control Plan

Focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of the job

Actively promote GLE's vision, mission, and values with employees, outside vendors, and customers

Be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work

Be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner

Maintain high level of customer service

Other duties as assigned

Education & Qualifications:

Must have High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a safety related program or equivalent preferred

2+ years' experience in professional safety/loss control preferred

Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA and applicable regulatory agencies

Ability to train on safety and environmental training topics at all levels of the organization

Must be a self-starter, highly organized; able to work well within all levels in the organization

Excellent verbal and written skills; has good public relations skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products

Must be able to communicate clearly in English

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Must be able to participate in confined space entry, climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Must be able to adapt to outside work environments which could include cold, heat, wind, rain, snow and slippery surfaces

Individual may be exposed to high noise levels

Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour

Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than fifty (50) pounds

Walking of two (2) or more miles per day

Standing for extended periods of time

Elevated work required

Occasional travel to other GLE Facilities

What We Offer:

Generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement & professional development opportunities

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

A positive, team-focused culture with room to grow

Supportive Work Environment that encourages personal and professional growth

Join GLE and be part of a team where your contributions matter-where safety, innovation, and sustainability drive everything we do.

Glacial Lakes Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified candidates and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all.