EH&S Coordinator I

About the role

The EH&S Coordinator I plays an essential role in establishing and promoting a culture of safety within the Mission Critical specific sites they are assigned, focusing on compliance with both internal EH&S policies and external regulatory requirements. This position involves overseeing safety protocols at a specific site, ensuring the site adheres to the highest standards of workplace safety and health. By conducting regular audits, providing training, and implementing EH&S programs, the EH&S Coordinator I works to minimize risks, reduce workplace accidents, and maintain a safe, healthy environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

The EH&S Coordinator I will be responsible for conducting regular audits, providing training, and implementing EH&S programs to minimize risks, reduce workplace accidents, and maintain a safe, healthy environment for all employees. They will also collaborate with various departments and site leadership teams to support the organization’s commitment to safety.

Requirements

• Construction Site Safety Supervisor (CSSS), Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC), Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) or equivalent preferred
• OSHA 30 required
• Minimum 1 year prior experience working within the heavy industrial construction industry, including data centers, manufacturing, pipeline, mining, food and beverage, power, or refining environments
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, standards, and other applicable codes/regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess potential hazards and risks within operations and develop and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively
• Understanding of and ability to learn incident investigation techniques and root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and develop solutions to prevent future occurrences
• Ability to understand emergency response plans and procedures and ensuring readiness for potential emergencies
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization, as well as external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and contractors

Qualifications

• OSHA/MSHA Certification or background preferred
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies such as Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) to ensure comprehensive safety practices
• Experience in conducting safety audits or inspections to identify and address potential EH&S hazards
• Certification in First Aid/CPR, demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to safety incidents requiring immediate medical attention
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting purposes
• Ability to use safety management software for reporting and documentation requirements

Physical Requirements

The EH&S Coordinator I must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders, stand and walk for long periods of time, traverse difficult terrain, and lift necessary equipment and materials 1-50 pounds. They must also be able to drive to travel (valid driver license and proof of insurability is required).

Work Environment

The EH&S Coordinator I will work outside most of the time, with potential exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures, limited working surfaces, noise above 85 decibels, and intense odors. They must also be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders to both get in and out of trenches and up to elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)