Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

About the role

We are seeking a proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support safety, occupational health, security, and environmental compliance programs across NOIRLab's Arizona facilities. In this hands-on position, you will work closely with the Global EHS Team, scientists, engineers, technical personnel, leadership, and contractors to identify risks, strengthen safety practices, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. This is an opportunity for an EHS professional who enjoys combining fieldwork, technical problem-solving, training, and collaboration in a distinctive scientific and engineering environment. Important Location Requirement: This position requires travel to Kitt Peak National Observatory, approximately 56 miles southwest of Tucson, multiple days per week. Work may involve mountain roads, remote facilities, and elevations exceeding 7,000 feet. Preference will be given to qualified internal candidates and qualified Native Americans residing on or near the Tohono O'odham reservation.

Responsibilities

• Safety Inspections, Risk Assessment & Compliance: Conduct routine and targeted EHS inspections, audits, and workplace assessments across NOIRLab's Arizona facilities. Identify workplace hazards, evaluate risks, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to verify that safety concerns are addressed. Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), work procedures, and safety controls before high-risk or nonroutine activities. Evaluate compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, NFPA standards, site-specific procedures, and other relevant safety regulations and best practices. Provide technical safety guidance in areas including: Fall protection and working at heights; Electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and arc-flash hazards; Rigging, lifting operations, and critical lifts; Scaffolding and elevated work platforms; Personal protective equipment (PPE); Confined space evaluation and entry; Welding, hot work, and fire prevention; Equipment operation and operator qualifications; Construction activities and contractor safety.
• Incident Investigation & Emergency Response: Respond to workplace safety incidents and assist in coordinating appropriate follow-up activities. Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes and contributing factors, and recommend preventive and corrective measures. Prepare accurate incident reports, investigation documentation, and post-incident summaries in collaboration with EHS leadership. Support emergency preparedness, response planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Depending on assigned duty location, maintain applicable Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and perform associated emergency medical response duties.
• Training & Safety Culture: Coordinate, schedule, and deliver safety training for employees, volunteers, and contractors. Support OSHA-, NFPA-, and other standards-based training programs. Maintain accurate training records and track required certifications and refresher training. Develop and update training materials to address emerging hazards, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. Build positive working relationships across departments and encourage proactive hazard reporting, safe work practices, and shared accountability for