Environmental, Health, & Safety Coordinator

Essential Responsibilities

Maintain a daily presence on the production floor, building trust and visibility with operators.

Lead near-miss reporting, including investigation, follow-up, and closure of corrective actions.

Manage the “Be Aware, Take Care” program, promoting active employee participation, daily hazard reviews, and continuous improvement.

Conduct safety observations and provide real-time coaching to reinforce safe behaviors.

Reinforce housekeeping standards and visual management practices across the site.

Risk Management & Incident Response

Support and lead risk assessments and hazard identification activities.

Develop, review, and execute accident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and safety alerts.

Implement site-specific safety programs, emergency response plans, and corrective action initiatives.

Training & Development

Develop and deliver comprehensive HS training and onboarding for:

• Employees
• Contractors
• Vendors

Ensure training emphasizes regulatory requirements, safe work practices, and site-specific hazards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven ability to motivate teams and drive a strong safety culture.
• Demonstrated expertise in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Action-oriented mindset focused on engagement and results—not bureaucracy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience.
• Safety certification preferred: Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM).
• Working knowledge of Utah and South Salt Lake regulatory requirements.
• Experience with EHS management systems (e.g., Velocity, Enhesa Compliance) is a plus.
• Spanish communication skills are a plus.

Physical Demands

• Regular use of hands for handling, grasping, and fine manipulation.
• Frequent reaching, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.

Verdesian Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.