Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to join the Risk Management department as an Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator. In this role, you will support the daily operations within the Environmental Health and Safety office that supports the health and safety of the University by developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving EHS programs while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and promoting the health and safety of the University community and environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, inspect, coordinate, and monitor campus remediation projects, ensuring compliance with university standards and maintaining accurate project records.
• Aid in EHS activities, focusing on inspecting campus equipment, and projects to ensure safe operation and compliance with university standards.
• Perform inspections and testing of safety devices, facilities, machinery, equipment, and abatement practices across campus, including buildings, trade shops, classrooms, laboratories, and grounds.
• Follow standardized inspection procedures and use appropriate equipment, devices, or protocols to ensure environmental health and worker occupant safety.
• Findings are summarized or otherwise presented to the appropriate EHS technical and professional staff for review and necessary action.
• Ensure environmental health and safety monitoring equipment is accurately calibrated, properly maintained, and meets recognized industry standards.
• Cook up inspections, maintenance, and repairs for man-lifts, cranes, and other equipment requiring annual safety certification.
• Deliver training on designated program areas or equipment operation, using content reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Support virtual training programs, including LMS administration, course updates, tracking, and user support.
• Initiate and track safety-related work orders to promptly address hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Maintain electronic records of EHS activities, including audit and inspection reports, exposure assessments, incident reports, permits, SOPs, and certifications, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for compliance and reporting.
• Prepare and compile EHS reports, including audit findings, inspection results, incident data, and compliance metrics to support program management and operational needs.
• Apply working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, EPA, and BSU procedures, following regulatory requirements and safety precautions.
• Respond as needed to emergency calls or alarms, providing on-site safety support and coordination.
• Work with the EHS team to plan and execute initiatives supporting departmental goals.

Requirements

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• Over one through three years of related environmental, safety, inspection, physical plant operations, or construction work, with proficiency in standard office software and administrative tasks.

Skills

• Valid Driver’s License and insurability under the university’s auto fleet policy.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related occupational health or safety, industrial hygiene, environmental field or equivalent.
• OSHA 30-hour certificate, OSHA Hazwoper 40-hour certificate or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Additional years of experience as described above, including conducting safety talks, demonstrations, or virtual/online training.
• Computer experience with Word, Excel, and other applicable software.

Benefits

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 10 to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Pay

$16.50 - 17.84 per hour

Schedule

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