Safety Coordinator

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Arcwood?

Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers' waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.
• Growth Opportunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, Always.
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.

Our Vision: Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry. We put our customers first and deliver agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions. We commit to nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach. EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating). With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. This exciting ownership positions us for continued impacts and growth in the future.

Safety Coordinator

As the Safety Coordinator you will be responsible for assisting facility personnel with health, safety and compliance related activities and other designated support programs including ISO 9001 or Corporate Health and Safety initiatives. This role will assist leadership in promoting adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies and practices.

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Assists with the implementation of safety and compliance processes and procedures
• Provides support and oversight in reviewing and monitoring work practices of team members while on site
• Maintains the ability to be 'on-call' to respond to emergency medical situations at the facility and escorts team members for medical assessment as needed
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly inspections of all emergency equipment and maintains, cleans and restocks materials as needed
• Monitors, calibrates and maintains safety equipment (4-Gas meters, sample gloves, etc.) and performs inspections of all safety signs (PPE, spill kits, etc.)
• Inspects all production processes for appropriate fire suppression equipment
• Conducts key procedure audits across the facility, including review and entry
• Oversees the Short-Service Employee Program and the Respirator Program, including employee approval, fit test, tracking, etc.
• Monitors and provides oversight for the First-Aid Program, including supplying first-aid kits and stocking cabinet appropriately and training and certifying team members
• Manages the Housekeeping Program, Heat Stress Program, and Safe Work Permit Program, including training, audits, reviews, and facility checks, etc.
• Serves as a Co-Chair for facility safety roundtable meetings
• Conducts Post-Accident and Reasonable Suspicion drug and alcohol screening
• Performs occasional, scheduled visits for the night-shift
• Maintains and updates safety data sheet materials including via hard and digital copies
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

• 1+ years of experience working within health and safety related programs (preferred)