EH&S Coordinator

EHS Coordinator

The EHS Coordinator supports the implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs at our rubber manufacturing facility in San Jose, California. This role ensures compliance with Cal/OSHA Title 8, environmental regulations (CUPA/HMBP, hazardous waste), and corporate EHS standards. The position focuses on managing chemical safety, machine guarding, ergonomics, and fire prevention while fostering a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA)
• Maintain and administer the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
• Conduct hazard assessments for rubber processing operations, including:
• Mixing and compounding areas (chemical exposure, dust control).
• Extrusion and curing operations (heat, pinch points, moving parts).
• Implement and monitor compliance with:
• Hazard Communication for curing agents, solvents, and carbon black.
• Respiratory Protection for dust and fumes.
• Lockout/Tagout for mixers, mills, and presses.
• Noise Exposure for high-decibel areas.
• Heat Illness Prevention for outdoor work or hot environments.
• Coordinate incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage PPE programs (chemical, cut-resistant gloves, respirators, hearing protection).
• Deliver training on machine guarding, chemical and material handling, ergonomics, emergency response, and more.
• Environmental Compliance
• Administer Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) and maintain CERS updates for chemicals like solvents, oils, and curing agents.
• Manage hazardous waste streams (rubber scrap with chemicals, solvents, adhesives):
• Weekly inspections, labeling, and manifesting per RCRA and California rules.
• Oversee air quality compliance (VOC emissions from solvents, AQMD permits).
• Support stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP) and spill control programs.
• Programs & Reporting
• Maintain EHS records and dashboards; report monthly metrics (TRIR, near misses, waste volumes).
• Coordinate emergency drills (fire, medical, and chemical spill) and maintain fire prevention plans.
• Support contractor safety management for maintenance and equipment installation.
• Facilitate safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.

Experience

Minimum 2-4 years in EHS within manufacturing, preferably rubber processing.

Experience

Required: OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid/CPR/AED

Preferred: Hazwoper 24/40-Hour, RCRA/DOT Hazmat, Forklift Trainer, CHST/ASP

Skills

Technical: Knowledge of Cal/OSHA, chemical safety, machine guarding, ergonomics and environmental compliance. Must also have be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Soft Skills: Strong Communication, ability to influence, bilingual (English/Spanish required)

Competencies

Chemical Safety & Hazard Communication

Machine Guarding & Lockout/Tagout

Noise & Ergonomic Risk Management

Environmental Compliance (VOC, hazardous waste)