PTC Alliance is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC Alliance value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC Alliance employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated, experienced, outgoing EHS Coordinator to join our team. This position will be based in our Chicago Heights & Bedford Park IL plants. The candidate will have multi plant responsibilities for Health, Safety, Environmental and Risk Management matters and affairs. Conducts inspection of plant and equipment to determine hazards or conditions, which might be in violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. Serves as safety instructor for the advancement of the Plant Safety Program and the prevention of plant injuries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigates accidents and complaints regarding unsafe working conditions in the Plant.
• Report and manage BWC claims with insurance companies.
• Represents management at Company/Union Safety Meeting along with the other Personnel and Plant personnel. Serves as liaison between management and Production and Maintenance employees in the daily administration of the Safety Program.
• Checks machinery, equipment, operations and plant areas for hazards; recommends actions to correct/eliminate conditions which might be in violation of OSHA Standards. Performs monthly clean up and safety inspections and compiles and distributes applicable reports.
• Coordinates the correction of potential OSHA safety violations with Department Superintendents, Plant Engineering, Maintenance Superintendent and foremen.
• Accompanies the OSHA compliance officers with the Manager, Personnel & Labor Relations or his representative on the inspection of the Plant.
• Conducts training classes for hourly and supervisory employees on all aspects of safety training in the plant. Prepares class outlines, maintains attendance records, and schedules classes via coordination with Department Superintendents.
• Maintains all Safety and Safety Training records in accordance with ISO 9002 requirements.
• Orders safety supplies, materials, signs banners, posters, etc., with approval of the Manager, Personnel & Labor Relations.
• Performs Environmental, Safety and Hygiene tests, audits and reporting as required.
• Performs additional safety duties as directed by the Manager, Personnel & Labor Relations for the effective management of the Plant Safety Program.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum of three years in direct or related work related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Number of Direct Reports: None

Job Titles of Direct Reports: None

Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, established programs, etc. Must be able to conduct classroom training.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Must possess a valid driver’s license for business travel, such as, customer visits, to attend required meeting, seminars, etc.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.