Environmental, Health, & Safety Coordinator

Verdesian Brand•South Salt Lake, UT

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health, & Safety Coordinator will maintain a daily presence on the production floor, building trust and visibility with operators. This role involves leading near-miss reporting, managing the “Be Aware, Take Care” program, conducting safety observations, and reinforcing housekeeping standards. The coordinator will also support risk assessments, develop and execute accident investigations, implement site-specific safety programs, and ensure comprehensive HS training for employees, contractors, and vendors. Additionally, the role requires managing regulatory compliance, permit applications, and reporting for EPA/RCRA, DOT, and local/state agencies, as well as tracking and reporting on various HS metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of Utah and South Salt Lake regulatory requirements.
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.
Ability to build credibility and trust with hourly operators and supervisors.
Action-oriented mindset focused on engagement and results—not bureaucracy.

Nice To Haves

Safety certification preferred: Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM)
Experience with EHS management systems (e.g., Velocity, Enhesa Compliance) is a plus.
Spanish communication skills are a plus.

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.
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.
Develop and deliver comprehensive HS training and onboarding for: Employees, Contractors, Vendors.
Ensure training emphasizes regulatory requirements, safe work practices, and site-specific hazards.
Manage regulatory reporting, permit applications, and required documentation to maintain compliance with: EPA / RCRA, DOT, Local and state agencies.
Participate in reviews and approvals of: New chemicals introduced to the site, Capital projects impacting HS or environmental compliance.
Track, analyze, and report HS metrics, including: Incident and injury rates, Waste generation, Compliance performance, Leading and lagging safety indicators.