Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator

AWP Safety•Fort Wayne, IN

20d

About The Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator provides day-to-day EHS support to facility locations and operating teams within a designated region, primarily Indiana, with occasional travel to Southern Michigan and the Chicagoland area as business needs require. The role coaches, teaches, and trains field personnel on safe operating behaviors and supports the design, development, and implementation of safety and risk-control programs. Travel is required for frequent on-site facility and work-site visits, with an expected 80% travel requirement. The coordinator plans and supervises team activities, assigns tasks, supports performance, and fosters a positive team environment. The role conducts compliance reviews, risk assessments, safety assessments, and field audits; maintains and updates safe-work-practice and equipment SOPs; and trains and mentors regional employees through the AWP Safety Management System. The coordinator also reviews incidents, participates in investigations and root-cause analyses, and manages corrective actions. The position splits time between field and office environments. Field work may involve inclement weather, dust, asphalt, fumes or airborne particles, moving vehicles, construction-site conditions, and loud noise. Physical demands may include carrying objects up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and performing strenuous physical labor in adverse field conditions. Compensation is $70,000–$80,000, with a bonus and/or long-term incentive units potentially included depending on the level and position offered.

Requirements

Three to five years of work experience in the EHS field.
At least an associate degree in EHS or another applicable field.
Intermediate knowledge of OSHA orders and recognized safety regulations and standards.
Intermediate knowledge of complex root-cause analysis investigations and evaluating corrective actions and action plans.
Intermediate knowledge of conducting hazard evaluations for complex or broadly impactful jobs and recommending and evaluating controls.
Intermediate knowledge of exposure to safety and health risks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, software management systems, EHS management systems, and reporting platforms.
Ability and willingness to connect with field-level customers and contacts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain working relationships with the team.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet AWP Safety driver standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field.
EHS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide daily and ongoing EHS support to facilities and operating teams in the designated region.
Coach, teach, train, guide, and mentor field personnel on safe operating behaviors and the AWP Safety Management System.
Support the design, development, and implementation of safety and risk-control programs.
Plan and assign tasks, motivate and coach team members, and measure individual performance.
Plan, supervise, and control the activities of a team providing operational support.
Conduct approximately eight on-site facility and work-site visits per week, 32 per month, or 384 per year.
Conduct compliance reviews, general risk assessments, and other safety assessments.
Maintain, audit, and update SOPs for safe work practices and equipment, and use them in day-to-day training.
Review accidents and incidents in the designated region, conduct field audits, report findings, and manage corrective actions.
Participate in and support detailed incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
Develop understanding of company goals and objectives to help ensure the group meets its objectives.
Build a positive team environment and support employee engagement and ongoing development.
Adhere to and promote safe workplace practices.

Benefits

Company-provided vehicle with fuel card, including qualified personal-use privileges.
Career growth opportunities.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Traditional medical benefits, including three medical plan options.
Two dental plan options.
Legal and identity protection benefits.
Accident and critical illness benefits.
Company-paid $50,000 basic life insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k) with company match.
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the level and position offered.