Health & Safety Coordinator - Incineration - Heritage Environmental Services

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

Location: Headquartered in Indianapolis, with 2,000+ employees nationwide

About Us: At Heritage Environmental Services, 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. With a dedicated team spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Heritage?

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 Heritage, 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, or Not at All.

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 Ambition: Leading the Way in Hazardous Waste Management Our goal is to become the fastest-growing and most profitable hazardous waste platform, powered by industry-leading, end-to-end capabilities. We aim to be the top choice for our customers, driven by a high-performing team that thrives on solving challenges, continuous learning, and growth.

Exciting News: Heritage Environmental Services is now 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 even greater impact and growth in the future.

Health & Safety Coordinator - Incineration

Essential Functions & Requirements:

• Ensure Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Conduct audits, evaluations, safety observations and inspections to ensure compliance with safety and health requirements and governmental regulations; recommends and monitors corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance to assist management in controlling losses from injuries, liabilities and property losses; updates policies and procedures to ensure compliance with new standards and safety practices.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents, determine root cause, and develop corrective actions.
• Oversee the operation of the facility for conformance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Monitor PPE usage by employees, temporary workers, and contractors.
• Conduct daily Safety walks throughout the facility.
• Serve as technical resource and mentor for facility employees associated with Health & Safety matters.
• Represent the company as part of regulatory inquiries, regulatory inspections, and customer audits.
• Manage site job hazard analyses and health and safety plans.
• Assist with training employees in safety procedures and policies.
• Review work permits for work conducted by employees and contractors.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management, Safety Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent discipline. (required)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working as a safety professional. (required)

Competencies:

• Strong abilities and experience with chemical safety / PSM. (preferred)
• Must possess strong computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. (required)
• Must have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills. (required)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective safety training programs
• Ability to work well as a team and interact with different groups of people.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations. (required)

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity: Heritage offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

A post-offer drug screen will be required.