EHS Coordinator

Meyer Utility Structures is searching for a Health and Safety Coordinator for 2nd shift in our Gadsden, AL manufacturing plant. In this role, you will be assisting with the development, communication, implementation, monitoring and auditing of health and safety programs within Meyer Utility Structures.

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative engineering and manufacturing expertise, Meyer has helped to author and validate many of today's transmission industry standards and specifications.

What You'll Do:

• Audit plant shop areas and work with plant management and supervisors to implement actions for the correction of hazardous situations to comply with OSHA, EPA, company and/or DOT regulations
• Prepare and maintain records concerning occupational injuries and illnesses ensuring reports are in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Administer first aid to employees
• Ensure continued adherence of safety rules and procedures
• Monitor environmental conditions including housekeeping, painting, welding fumes, and hazardous waste
• Investigate employee complaints concerning unsafe working conditions, determining corrective and/or preventive measures
• Issue, order, and maintain safety equipment
• Respond to workplace safety or security emergencies and issues
• Conduct training sessions, such as equipment-specific training (e.g., forklift, telehandler) for new hires or those needing recertification

• Responsible for planning own work, assessing own progress and adjusting efforts to meet goals.

• BS in Occupational Safety highly preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 plus years of related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified
• Knowledge of various software applications (MS Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred
• Predictable, regular attendance is required