Environmental Health and Safety Co-op

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Provides support with Environmental Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance and continuously improve performance. Position will work with site EHS lead to develop working knowledge of local, state and federal environmental health and safety regulations. Generally, provides support for the EHS program to support a safe working environment. Assist with conducting EHS assessments (PPE, hazard risk assessments for new equipment/process, safety walks, job safety analysis). Assists with environmental health and safety training and content development.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Environmental Health and Safety

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education & Experience

• Required- High School Diploma and enrolled in a B.A. /B.S. Degree program in an environmental health and safety related discipline.
• Desired – enrolled in B.A. or B.S. in a environmental or industrial safety program with strong interest in Manufacturing environments.
• Required – Experience not applicable
• Desired – Previous Co-Op experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and general computer-based application

Skills & Abilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

For internal candidates: meets or exceeds expectations as follows:

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs and intended audience; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures

To perform the job successfully AND progressively achieve, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification when required; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility/accountability for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Initiative -Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Resilience - Deals effectively with pressure, remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.  Recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Problem Solving -Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability -Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Routine entry into a manufacturing environment that requires garbing into the area.
• Stand, Walk, Sit, Talk and/or Hear
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Frequently working near or exposed to moving mechanical parts 
• The noise level is moderate
• Work environment is a production/manufacturing plant

Endo recognizes the advantages of a diverse workforce achieved through a commitment to equal employment opportunities. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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