Site EHS Coordinator

Amsted Industries • Dayton, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Site EHS Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at a manufacturing site. Working closely with the Site EHS Manager and teams across operations, maintenance, engineering, and the workforce, this entry-level professional role helps identify hazards, improve processes, maintain regulatory compliance, and reduce workplace risk. The position combines hands-on work on the manufacturing floor with technical systems and data work, including inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, equipment and process safety reviews, EHS recordkeeping, and practical solutions to safety and environmental concerns.

The coordinator provides EHS support across manufacturing shifts and must work an off-shift or split-shift schedule based on operational needs. The role involves time in both an office and manufacturing environment, with guidance and mentoring from the Site EHS Manager and increasing ownership of programs and projects as knowledge and experience develop. Travel may be required up to 10%.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of EHS, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, operations, or related technical experience; internships, co-ops, military, vocational, or other relevant hands-on technical experience may be considered.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude and interest in understanding equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to learn and apply OSHA and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Basic understanding of workplace hazards and risk-control concepts.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate data.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to conduct basic root-cause analysis and develop practical corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow assignments through completion.
• Willingness to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor and work directly with employees, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and engineers.
• Ability to work an off-shift or split-shift schedule based on operational needs, with flexibility for early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekend availability.
• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• An associate degree in a related technical discipline with relevant manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, or EHS experience may be considered.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Internship, co-op, or work experience in manufacturing, safety, engineering, maintenance, or a technical environment.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, machine guarding, LOTO, electrical safety, robotics or automation, material handling, or industrial processes.
• Experience using Excel for data analysis, including charts, pivot tables, formulas, or similar tools.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization or reporting software.
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• GSP or ASP certification, or interest in pursuing a professional safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of site EHS programs, procedures, and work instructions.
• Assist with EHS programs covering machine safeguarding, hazardous energy control (LOTO), fall protection, crane and lifting safety, PPE, electrical safety, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, confined spaces, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, hot work, emergency response, and job hazard assessments.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable OSHA, environmental, company, and site-specific requirements.
• Maintain EHS documentation, records, inspection results, corrective actions, and other compliance information.
• Support environmental compliance activities involving waste management, stormwater, wastewater, air compliance, waste profiling, inspections, and data collection.
• Conduct routine workplace and equipment inspections to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with machine and equipment risk assessments, including machine guarding and hazardous energy evaluations.
• Participate in reviews of new or modified equipment, processes, tooling, and work areas to identify EHS risks before implementation.
• Work with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other technical resources to develop practical corrective actions.
• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Use equipment manuals, safety data sheets, drawings, specifications, and manufacturer documentation to evaluate workplace hazards.
• Support industrial hygiene activities, including noise, chemical, ergonomic, and other workplace exposure assessments.
• Participate in incident, near-miss, and safety concern investigations and, as experience develops, facilitate investigations.
• Help identify root causes and contributing factors, and document and track corrective and preventive actions through completion.
• Analyze incident and observation data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for risk reduction.
• Maintain EHS databases, electronic records, dashboards, reporting systems, and accurate records of inspections, training, incidents, corrective actions, and environmental activities.
• Collect, organize, and analyze EHS data; support reports, dashboards, presentations, and tools for communicating EHS performance.
• Identify opportunities to use technology, automation, and data to improve EHS processes; assist with troubleshooting and improving EHS systems and processes.
• Support administration of EHS training and learning management systems.
• Assist with developing and delivering EHS training and communicate policies, procedures, and safe work practices to employees and leaders.
• Support site safety teams and employee engagement activities, including meetings, audits, inspections, and action-item tracking.
• Build positive working relationships with employees at all organizational levels and encourage communication about safety concerns and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, ergonomics, environmental performance, and risk reduction.
• Assist with regulatory, corporate, and internal EHS audits; research technical and regulatory requirements and help translate them into practical workplace solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of EHS programs and processes.
• Perform other EHS-related duties and projects assigned by the Site EHS Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level