Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (EHS), you are responsible for implementing, auditing and ensuring compliance with all Ryerson EHS, State and Federal policies. Through daily walk throughs, active engagement and participation in the Safety Counsel, this individual will ensure employee compliance and that safety checks are being performed.

• Review, implement, organize, present, and audit all Ryerson EHS policies as well as state and federal environmental compliance.
• Oversee employee policy compliance which includes but is not limited to; reviewing site specific policies for accuracies, entering near misses, daily safety checks and walkthroughs, reviewing and following through on action items.
• Schedule any repairs of safety equipment as needed to uphold safety standards and ensure proper maintenance.
• Site evaluations to monitor and sample air and storm water as well as paint emissions reports.
• Maintain RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act) to ensure proper disposal of chemicals.
• Schedule and maintain various inspections such as fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, etc.
• Ensure all monthly site-specific training is prepared and completed.
• Conduct reviews of LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) - verification of all authorized users along with review of all written programs.
• Conduct forklift training for new hires and maintain a log to ensure recertifications are complete in a timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• High school diploma or GED required
• BA/BS degree in environment, health and safety or related field highly preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of OSHA/ISO policies
• Certified in CPR/First Aid
• Experience or certificate in conducting job safety analysis, accident analysis
• Experience with OSHA record keeping
• OSHA 511 Certified is considered an asset
• Certified Forklift & crane trainer considered an asset