Environmental Field Safety Coordinator

About Our Client

The organization is a team of environmental professionals based in the Rocky Mountains, operating within the environmental consulting sector. It addresses challenges related to environmental compliance and project safety in a region characterized by evolving regulatory and environmental conditions. The team emphasizes adaptability and problem-solving to deliver high-quality environmental services while supporting employee work-life balance.

About the Opportunity

The Environmental Field Safety Coordinator role focuses on ensuring safe execution of environmental compliance work across multiple field projects. This position supports field operations remotely, coordinates site access and utility locates, and oversees safety compliance through communication and periodic audits. The role is integral to maintaining operational safety and logistical efficiency, contributing directly to project success and providing a pathway for career advancement in environmental consulting.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support execution of Health & Safety program requirements by field staff.
• Coordinate utility locate (811) requests and manage responses before field activities.
• Arrange client and landowner access to project sites.
• Review scopes of work for completeness and safety compliance.
• Support safety oversight of ground disturbance through coordination with field staff.
• Maintain project tracking databases and coordinate deadlines.
• Escalate safety concerns, access issues, or scope deviations to project management promptly.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of experience in environmental field services, construction safety, utility coordination, or related fields.
• Knowledge of health & safety programs and field safety protocols.
• Familiarity with 811/utility locate processes.
• Ability to coordinate remotely with landowners, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Strong verbal communication and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational capability in documentation and scheduling.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Home office with reliable internet for remote work.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Prior field experience on environmental drill rigs or excavation sites.
• Experience with Colorado oil & gas regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational safety, or related field.
• GIS experience.