QC Lab / HSEQ Coordinator

Job Description

Role Description:

The QC Lab / HSEQ Coordinator is responsible for leading, coordinating, and administering the facility's Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality (HSEQ), and Regulatory Compliance programs. This position serves as the site lead for HSEQ administration, laboratory quality systems, regulatory compliance, environmental programs, safety initiatives, process safety management (PSM) activities, employee training, and associated administrative functions.

The QC Lab / HSEQ Coordinator works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Contractors, Management, Regulatory Agencies, and Third-Party Laboratories to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, product quality standards, and continuous improvement objectives.

While this position does not directly supervise production personnel, it serves as a key resource supporting safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations. The role provides technical and administrative leadership in the implementation and continuous improvement of HSEQ programs across the facility.

Key Accountabilities:

HSEQ & Regulatory Compliance – 60%:

• Lead and coordinate site Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality (HSEQ), and regulatory compliance programs.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, employee safety communications, inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Promote employee participation in Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) and other safety initiatives.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and safety concerns; develop, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage contractor safety compliance, onboarding requirements, and adherence to company safety standards.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims administration and return-to-work programs.
• Support OSHA, EPA, PSM, NSF, FIFRA, customer, corporate, and regulatory audits and inspections.
• Serve as a resource to Operations and Management on safety, environmental, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Maintain HSEQ records, permits, compliance reports, training documentation, and document control systems.
• Prepare compliance reports, management metrics, and regulatory submissions.
• Assist with regulatory agency inspections, information requests, and corrective action responses.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of facility HSEQ programs.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and orientation programs.
• Facilitate site-specific safety, environmental, quality, and compliance training.
• Maintain employee training records, qualifications, certifications, and recurring training requirements.
• Assist departments in identifying training needs and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate in compliance audits and management review activities.
• Coordinate and maintain the facility's Process Safety Management (PSM) program, including:
  • PSM documentation and compliance tracking
  • Operating procedure development, review, and revision
  • Employee training and qualification requirements
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) participation
  • Management of Change (MOC) coordination
  • Mechanical Integrity program scheduling and compliance tracking
  • Inspection tracking for pressure vessels, boilers, relief valves, and related equipment

Hazardous Waste & Environmental Compliance – 10%:

• Coordinate compliance with all applicable environmental permits, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Manage hazardous waste labeling, storage, transportation, disposal, and recordkeeping activities.
• Maintain environmental compliance programs, including:
  • Air Quality Permits
  • Storm Water Permits
  • Wastewater Compliance
  • Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP)
  • Hazardous Waste Management Programs
  • Spill Prevention and Response Programs
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Coordinate environmental corrective actions resulting from audits, inspections, or agency findings.
• Maintain required environmental, HAZWOPER, and regulatory certifications.
• Complete and maintain certifications including OSHA, HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT Hazardous Materials, IATA, and IMDG, as applicable.

Lab Quality Assurance – 25%:

• Manage daily laboratory operations, testing activities, and quality systems.
• Conduct and document quality testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Review and communicate test results, quality trends, and product concerns to Operations and Management.
• Investigate product quality issues and support corrective and preventive action efforts.
• Maintain laboratory procedures, quality records, and testing documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment calibration, inspection, verification, and maintenance records.
• Coordinate product sample collection and submission to third-party laboratories.
• Prepare and distribute Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and Certificates of Conformance (COCs).
• Manage sample retention programs and laboratory supply inventories.
• Maintain product registrations, certifications, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), EPA registrations, labels, and NSF requirements, as applicable.
• Support customer quality inquiries, audits, and regulatory compliance requests.

Administrative and Scale House Support – 5%:

• Provide backup support for office and scale house operations as needed.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, transportation, and inventory documentation.
• Assist with maintaining visitor, contractor, vendor, and compliance records.
• Monitor inventory levels for seals, sample containers, office supplies, and compliance forms.
• Coordinate administrative activities supporting quality, safety, environmental, and compliance programs.
• Interface regularly with Operations, Maintenance, and Management personnel to support facility objectives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Plant Manager

Qualifications

Key Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors:

• High school diploma required. Associate's degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Safety, Environmental Compliance, Quality Assurance, Process Safety Management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, PSM, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, quality systems, testing procedures, chemical hygiene practices, and regulatory requirements applicable to laboratory environments.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, industrial processes, chemical handling, and regulatory compliance programs preferred.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and implement practical, compliant solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to investigate issues, evaluate information, and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, management, customers, contractors, vendors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational, recordkeeping, and documentation skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other business software applications.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Collaborative team player who supports operational goals and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive company information.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work safely in office, laboratory, warehouse, and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, chemical-resistant clothing, gloves, hearing protection, and respiratory protection as required.
• Must be medically qualified and physically able to wear respiratory protection equipment, including SCBA, supplied-air respirators, and full-face respirators.
• Ability to routinely walk throughout the facility and access operating areas under varying plant conditions.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and elevated work areas as required.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders multiple times throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing for extended periods.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and access all areas of the facility when required.

Job Description Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities as business needs require.

Nothing in this job description alters the at-will employment relationship or is intended to interfere with, restrict, or deny any rights or protections provided under applicable federal, state, or local law. In the event of a conflict between this job description and applicable law, the law shall govern.

Additional Information

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Working at Tessenderlo Kerley

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and teamwork
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

Life and disability insurance

Health and dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP and TFSA program

Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries, and it has a global team of more than 7,000 employees. Its belief that “Every Molecule Counts” is at the heart of the strategy of the group: Tessenderlo Group continually strives to valorize its products and processes to the maximum and to add value to everything it does. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, its people, and its brands, please visit www.tessenderlo.com.

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Compensation: 32.14 to N/A (USD) (HOURLY)