Safety Coordinator – Manufacturing (HSE)

This position is manufacturing-focused and is not intended for candidates with strictly construction safety backgrounds.

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator supports the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective health, safety, and environmental programs within a large-diameter pipe manufacturing facility. This role plays a key part in fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and protecting employees, contractors, the community, and company assets.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Health

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company standards.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments across production areas, maintenance shops, and storage yards.
• Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed in a timely manner.
• Deliver and coordinate safety training including new hire orientation, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and other required programs.
• Monitor and enforce PPE compliance and safe work practices.
• Track and report safety performance metrics such as TRIR, near-miss reports, and safety observations to leadership.
• Promote employee engagement and participation in safety initiatives and continuous improvement.

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental regulations, including air emissions, stormwater, and waste management.
• Maintain environmental permits, records, and regulatory reports in accordance with required deadlines.
• Oversee hazardous waste management, including proper storage, labeling, and disposal in compliance with RCRA.
• Support spill prevention, response, and remediation efforts.
• Conduct internal environmental audits and coordinate third-party inspections as required.

Emergency Response & Preparedness

• Maintain and update emergency response plans, including fire prevention, spill response, and evacuation procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct emergency drills and training.
• Serve as a point of contact for emergency services when required.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in 6S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) initiatives to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce safety risks and environmental impact.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or a related EHS field.
• 3+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or oil & gas environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting safety audits, environmental inspections, and incident investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to coach employees on safe and at-risk behaviors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• Experience working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives.
• Exposure to site security and access control.
• Certifications such as:
• OSHA 30, OSHA 511/501
• HAZWOPER
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• RCRA
• ASP, CSP, GSP
• Other relevant EHS certifications