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Title

EHS Coordinator

Department

Facilities

Reports to

Director Of Facilities

SEE YOUR CAREER THROUGH A NEW LENS WITH RPO!

RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies. We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including – Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. As one of the fastest growing companies in Rochester, RPO offers exciting career paths and work on market-leading programs. See below one of many career opportunities to join the RPO team!

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for developing the organization’s health and safety programs. This position will also identify, develop, and implement companywide EHS programs related to various manufacturing requirements associated with the production of precision optical products & components. This role will spend significant time collaborating with operations and human resources to identify and manage the EHS needs of the organization. In addition, this position will require performing standard EHS assessments, annual employee safety training and Industrial Hygiene related sampling.

You will:

+ Collect and evaluate EHS related information from department managers, human resources, and process owners.

+ Serve as a backup point of contact for all outside authorities, such as, police, fire, emergency, state government, etc.

+ Assist with the identification, development, and implementation of EHS procedures.

+ Identify, coordinate, and conduct industrial hygiene exposure monitoring.

+ Conduct periodic on-site facility audits to check for compliance and enforce OSHA, EPA, NYS DEC and local guidelines.

+ Maintain OSHA 300 Log both internal and external submissions.

+ Follow up on EHS related action items.

+ Coordinate annual EHS related training sessions.

+ Help with the development and collection of EHS training documentation.

+ Identify EHS program needs and improvement opportunities.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

You have:

+ Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

+ Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

+ Associate’s degree in environmental health, occupational safety, or similar.

+ 2+ years’ experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing environment.

You are:

+ Results-Oriented: Motivated, hard-working and ready to level-up;

+ Curious: You never stop learning and have an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge;

+ Process Oriented: Well organized, demonstrating attention to detail;

+ Analytical: Possess a “If there’s a problem, I’ll find a solution” attitude;

+ Accountable: Demanding the highest quality from yourself and team members;

+ Detail-Oriented: Have excellent time management and organizational skills;

+ A Team Player: Reliable, collaborative, flexible with a positive ‘get things done’ attitude;

+ A U.S. Person: Compliant with ITAR, EAR and other laws and regulations as defined: “U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ("Green Card" holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.”

Environment & Physical Demands:

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand: use hands to fingers, handle or feel: and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.

+ The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May involve prolonged periods of magnified inspection (eye strain).

+ Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

+ The employee is frequently required to use the computer.

+ May involve the use of oils and solvents.

+ Subject to some soilage and irritation from cleaning solutions. (Lab Coats provided)

+ Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.

+ Safety Glasses are required and May require area specific safety training

+ This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

+ The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne paper particles

May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the production process.

You Will Enjoy:

+ Growth: The opportunity to learn and advance your career;

+ Wealth: Competitive compensation package linked to your experience and performance, a 401(k) with company match;

+ Wellness: Health, dental, vision & life insurance;

+ Balance: 11 paid holidays, generous paid vacation and sick -time;

+ Culture: an energetic, caring, fun, value-driven team.

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Rochester Precision Optics is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.

EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Shift: 7am - 3:30pm