Entry-level EHS Specialist

Job Overview

Komatsu is hiring an Entry‑Level EHS Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT
, and we’re open to candidates who are ready to grow into the role—with training, mentorship, and hands‑on learning provided
.

This is a great opportunity for someone currently working in an administrative assistant, coordinator, office support, or similar role within a mining, construction, or heavy‑equipment environment who wants to move into EHS. If you already understand how job sites operate and enjoy supporting people, processes, and compliance, we can help you build the technical EHS skills.

You’ll support Environmental Health & Safety programs for our western U.S. heavy equipment dealerships
, working closely with employees, managers, and field teams to promote safe, compliant workplaces.

This role is based in our Salt Lake City office with 25–50% planned travel across Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming
.

Why This Role Is a Great Career Step

• Entry‑level EHS opportunity with training provided
• Clear path to grow into a long‑term EHS career
• Strong work‑life balance with mostly scheduled travel
• Supportive leadership and hands‑on mentoring
• Exposure to real‑world safety programs in mining and construction environments
• Part of a respected global equipment manufacturer

You’ll start by supporting experienced EHS professionals and gradually take on more responsibility as you build expertise.

• Help implement and support EHS policies and procedures
• Assist with safety training coordination, scheduling, and delivery
• Participate in site visits, inspections, audits, and facility walk‑throughs
• Document observations, corrective actions, and follow‑ups
• Attend daily operational lineouts to stay connected to field activity
• Support reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation
• Serve as a helpful EHS resource to field and office teams
• Respond to occasional after‑hours safety needs (not routine)

This role is well‑suited for someone who:

• Works (or has worked) in mining, construction, or heavy equipment environments
• Is currently in an administrative, coordinator, or support role
• Wants to transition into Environmental Health & Safety
• Enjoys organization, communication, and supporting others
• Is comfortable learning regulations and applying them in real‑world settings

• Lead EHS policies, procedures, and best management practices.
• Analyze, document, and communicate corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance, education, and mentoring to managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Attend daily lineouts with operations teams.
• Conduct inspections, audits, facility walk‑throughs, and hazard assessments.
• Schedule and deliver established training programs including:

• Fall Protection
• Working at Heights
• Critical Risk Training
• Cardinal Rules
• New Hire Training
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention
• Environmental compliance

• Serve as a resource to field teams and respond to occasional after‑hours safety calls.

• Experience working in or supporting mining, sand and gravel, or construction operations (administrative or field exposure both welcome)
• Interest in building a career in Environmental Health & Safety
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (planned, with advance notice)
• Comfortable working in office, shop/warehouse, and mine‑site environments
• Strong communication, organization, and follow‑through skills

Previous EHS, MSHA/Part 46/48, OSHA, EPA or safety experience is helpful but not required—we will provide training for the right candidate. Apply today!

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $66,000 - $85,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well‑being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance…