EH&S & Facilities Coordinator

About the role

The EH&S & Facilities Coordinator supports Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs and facility operations across AMSC’s Massachusetts locations. This role offers early-career professionals hands-on experience in workplace safety, regulatory compliance, facilities management, and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety and facility inspections, including fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, eyewash stations, spill kits, and other EH&S equipment.
• Support EH&S compliance activities and assist with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety program requirements.
• Aid in accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and corrective action follow-up.
• Assist with new employee safety orientation and other EH&S training initiatives.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, GEMBA walks, and safety observations.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with site safety requirements.
• Manage hazardous waste handling, storage inspections, chemical inventory management, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) administration.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, fire drills, and evacuation exercises.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and compliance files.
• Assist with maintaining safety equipment and supplies.
• Identify safety concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Support day-to-day facility operations across office, manufacturing, warehouse, and common areas.
• Perform basic facility maintenance and upkeep activities, including minor repairs, painting, furniture assembly, ceiling tile replacement, and general building support.
• Assist with office moves, workspace setup, and site logistics projects.
• Support shipping, receiving, and facility logistics activities as needed.
• Assist with maintaining facility supplies, maintenance materials, and inventory.
• Learn to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as required.
• Travel between AMSC facilities (Ayer and Westminster) to support EH&S and facility activities as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering Technology, Operations, Facilities Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Technical school, trade school, military experience, internships, co-ops, or relevant coursework may be considered.
• 0-3 years of experience in EH&S, facilities, manufacturing, operations, maintenance, construction, or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities Management, or Operations.
• Willingness to learn OSHA regulations, safety programs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Hands-on mindset with the willingness to assist with facility maintenance and operational support activities.
• General understanding of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and basic construction or manufacturing practices preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical documents, safety procedures, and operating instructions.
• Ability to identify facility and safety concerns and recommend solutions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work in office, manufacturing, and warehouse environments.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• OSHA or EH&S-related certifications are a plus but not required.

Benefits

Fully onsite position. Ability to travel approximately 10-15%.

Pay

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Schedule

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