SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

The Safety Coordinator will oversee the safety programs at the assigned laboratory. You will conduct monthly safety meetings, provide safe talks, attend monthly North American Operational Integrity meetings and assist the General Manager at the site is complying with all SGS Operational Integrity programs (Health, Safety, and Environmental programs).

Job Functions

• Oversee the onsite Hazardous Waste Programs
• Provide safety onboarding and training of new hires
• Provide administrative support for Operational Integrity to include filing documents, training records, and meeting and training session arrangements
• Attends necessary training sessions to maintain an understanding of the OSHA & MSHA and other health and safety training as required by SGS
• Assists with the preparation and organization of documents for EPA, OSHA, and/or MSHA Inspections
• Assist General Manager with hazard and incident investigation and reporting, KPIs, safety drills
• Perform lab inspections
• Perform risk assessments
• Write Safety SOPs
• Maintain Operational Integrity records

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Chemistry, or a related discipline
• 0-2+ years of experience with industrial hygiene/chemicals in a safety compliance role

Licenses and Certifications

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Experience overseeing safety programs

Computer Skills

• O365 suite experience

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Frequently
• Move or traverse: Occasionally
• Sit: Occasionally
• Use hands: Occasionally
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: None
• Talk/hear: Frequently
• Taste/Smell: None
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 20 lbs

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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