Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Sorenson Engineering•Yucaipa, CA

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About The Position

Sorenson Engineering is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support implementation and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The coordinator works with the Facility Compliance team, Plant & Facilities Technicians, and cross-functional partners to identify hazards, implement improvements, and promote a strong safety culture. At Level I, the coordinator assists with compliance activities under supervision, including inspections, basic risk assessments, documentation, safety initiatives, training, and corrective-action follow-up while developing regulatory knowledge and cross-functional communication skills. At Level II, the coordinator supports compliance programs, conducts inspections and risk assessments, coordinates safety activities, and assists with training and corrective actions. The role emphasizes technical support, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration and has no direct management responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two to three years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or facilities environment.
Familiarity with OSHA and environmental compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local EHS regulations.
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to conduct inspections, identify hazards, and recommend practical solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic safety management systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Assist with compliance efforts related to air, water, hazardous waste, and chemical management.
Support stormwater, air-quality, hazardous-materials-handling, and waste-management programs.
Assist with inspections, audits, and reporting required by regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, DTSC, and CUPA/CERS.
Maintain environmental and safety documentation and records.
Support implementation and maintenance of safety policies, procedures, and programs.
Conduct routine safety inspections and risk assessments, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and tracking corrective actions to closure.
Support OSHA compliance activities, including recordkeeping, reporting, and follow-up actions.
Lead and coordinate Safety Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, facilitating meetings, and documenting action items.
Assist with coordinating and delivering safety training, including PPE, Hazard Communication, and Lockout/Tagout.
Promote employee engagement in safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Work with Facility Compliance team members and Plant & Facilities Technicians to implement safety and environmental improvements.
Partner with HR, Facilities, Engineering, and Operations teams on workplace safety initiatives.
Support emergency preparedness activities and drills as directed.
Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, inspections, corrective actions, and training activities.
Assist with preparing internal reports related to EHS performance and compliance.