Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Coordinator

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator

Location: Richmond, VA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: From $70,000 annually, with higher compensation available based on experience.

We are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to help support workplace safety initiatives in a manufacturing and fabrication setting. This position works closely with employees and supervisors to identify hazards, encourage safe work practices, assist with safety training, and help maintain compliance with company and regulatory safety requirements.

This is a hands‑on role that requires spending time on the production floor, building positive relationships with employees, and helping create a safe and productive work environment.

• Maintain a regular presence throughout production and fabrication areas.
• Observe daily work activities and identify potential safety hazards.
• Encourage employees to follow safe work practices and address unsafe conditions.
• Promote a positive, team‑focused safety culture.

• Perform routine safety inspections and workplace observations.
• Document hazards and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Assist with compliance to company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Recommend improvements that help reduce workplace risks.

• Assist with new hire safety orientation and onboarding.
• Support toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee training sessions.
• Provide day‑to‑day coaching on safe work practices.
• Help communicate safety expectations and company initiatives across all departments.

• Assist with reporting workplace injuries, incidents, and near misses.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Help develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Follow up to ensure recommended improvements are completed.

• Maintain training records, inspection reports, safety documentation, and compliance files.
• Assist with internal audits and regulatory documentation.
• Support ongoing improvements to safety programs and workplace processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field. Equivalent education and experience will also be considered.
• Two or more years of experience in workplace safety, EHS, manufacturing, industrial operations, or risk management is preferred.
• Understanding of workplace safety practices, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to build productive working relationships with employees and leaders throughout the organization.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, or similar credentials are preferred.

• Starting salary of $70,000 per year, with higher compensation based on experience.
• Direct‑hire, full‑time opportunity.
• Professional development and certification assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative workplace with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.