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Job Description:
Job Summary
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator 1 will provide administrative support to the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability team and program. The role will focus on data integrity as well as tactical execution of EHS initiatives.
Key Job Responsibilities
Metric Management: Maintain and update safety metrics in Google Sheets, ensuring 100% accuracy in incident reporting and data entry for ESG initiatives.
Administrative Coordination: Schedule injury investigation meetings, document findings, and manage confidential safety and Human Resources records with strict discretion.
Vendor & Audit Support: Serve as the primary contact for safety vendors (waste management, personal protective equipment (PPE), training); troubleshoot access issues and track 3rd-party audit progress.
Reporting: Prepare visual presentations, including graphs and charts, using Google Slides and Sheets to illustrate safety trends for leadership.
Permit & Compliance Tracking: Manage the lifecycle of permit applications, including filing deadlines and arranging payments via Workday.
Manage Payments & Processing of Permits and EHS Applications.
Regulatory Liaison: Act as a junior liaison for government agencies, assisting in the documentation needed to close open citations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficiency in Google Workspace/Excel
OSHA 30-hour certification (or willingness to obtain)
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field or relevant work experience in a manufacturing or vehicle repair environment
Other Requirements Travel, physical requirements, etc.
Occasional travel to other states up to 25% of time
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
AI Disclosure Statement:
At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.
Compensation Details:
Expected Pay Range:
$55,000 - $65,000 / Year
Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.
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