Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

A-dec Inc.•Newberg, OR

About The Position

At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding. Overview The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator is responsible for supporting and administering EHS programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. This role works closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to promote a strong safety culture and reduce risk across the organization.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of OSHA, NFPA fire codes, EPA regulations, and workplace safety principles required
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective communication skills with the ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization and influence safe behaviors
Solid computer skills-experience with Microsoft Office suite and ability to access OSHA, EPA, DEQ information via the internet
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
Ability to be flexible and adjust to priority changes with little notice and to remain calm during confrontational or high-pressure situations
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent work experience) preferred
Minimum 2 years experience in related field preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience in coordinating safety committees or similar groups preferred
Certifications in CPR and First Aid preferred
OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment for all employees
Coordinate, schedule, and support routine safety and environmental inspections and audits
Coordinate, schedule, and support safety training programs for employees, contractors, and others
Facilitate select safety training classes as directed
Manage safety training records, certifications, and employee participation
Update EH&S metrics and prepare reports for leadership
Support incident, near-miss, and hazard reporting and documentation
Generate weekly and monthly reports for leadership
Manage hazardous materials documentation, including SDS, and labeling
Assist with environmental compliance tasks such as waste manifest record management, waste labeling, and storage inspections
Support risk assessments, hazard identification, and job safety analysis (JSA’s)
Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and follow‑up actions
Identify unsafe behaviors and unsafe conditions in the workplace using regulatory requirements & best safety practices
Participate in safety committee(s) and cross-functional safety improvement teams.
Maintain meeting minutes and other supporting documentation
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety and environmental health
Support employee engagement initiatives (e.g., P.I.T. Olympics, Environmental Health & Safety Fair, and other campaigns) to strengthen a proactive safety culture