Full job description:

The EHS Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of Superior Industrial Maintenance team members on our jobsites each day. You’ll work alongside Superior operations and field leaders to advance our policies, programs, and procedures governing safe work practices and promote our 24/7 culture of care.  This position reports to the Director of EH&S.

Implementing safe working practices and ensuring the well-being of everyone is a core value of Superior. The safety coordinator is responsible for assisting in the administration of Superior’s Safety, Health and Environmental program to ensure a safe and healthy environment for Superior employees, trade contractors, and the surrounding community. 

This position offers an annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $85,000, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and maintaining job site specific safety paperwork.

• Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations through on-site audits.

• Coordinate and oversee the maintenance and inspection of safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, alarms, and emergency exits).

• Participating in preconstruction meetings and job mobilizations.

• Handling risk assessments to gather information on safety issues.

• Verifying that employees consistently follow safety protocols.

• Develop safety programs via a learn by doing approach.  Spend 25% of time in a billable capacity learning from supervisors of Superior’s service lines to develop documentation for safe work practices.

• Perform environmental and industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring (Air, Water & Soil) including but not limited to Asbestos, Lead, IAQ, Metals, VOC’s, PCB’s and other materials as requested by EHS.

• Perform routine jobsite inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company EH&S procedures including fire extinguisher inspections, emergency eyewash/safety shower inspections and tests and inspections of hazardous materials accumulation areas.

• Participate in health and safety reviews and audits of projects and provide follow up tracking of action items to ensure completion of corrective actions.

• Assist in the development of EH&S training programs and conduct training as needed for the employees on topics including but not limited to:

  • Basic Safety Requirements

  • New Hire Training

  • DOT Training

  • Driver Training

  • Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

  • Forklift operation

  • Scaffolding and Fall Protection

• Promote corporate and project-specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards.

• Attend required training.

• Help promote a positive safety culture through coaching and educating Superior employees and trade contractors on occupation health and safety requirements.

• Identify potential hazards and provide immediate input, advice, and direction to mitigate hazardous conditions and assure compliance.

• Working closely with field supervision to plan complex safety aspects of the project construction, including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, fire prevention, and evacuation.

• Ensure all incidents are investigated thoroughly and reported timely.

• Educate yourself on Superior’s policies and other regulatory requirements.

• Cultivate a network of industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Superior leadership.

• Analyzing health and safety data.

• Reviewing and recommending changes to regular work activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

 Requirements:

• Familiarity with local, state, and federal codes as they apply to all aspects of solar construction and construction equipment and tools.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate environmental health and safety related risks.

• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of EHS policy and management system, the importance of conforming to EHS policies and procedures, and consequences of failing to comply with EHS policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team with attention to detail and organizational abilities.

• Ability to travel extended periods of time.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to maintain an established work schedule.

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.

• Effective organization and planning skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to safely drive a company vehicle.

• Demonstrated ability to use standard office software programs, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and audiovisual presentations.

• Approximately 50-75% Travel to various work sites.

Basic Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED combined with 5+ years of relevant Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) experience.

• Passion and interest in safety.

• Willingness to learn.

• Must be available to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

• Must pass background checks for government worksites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a strong plus.

• CDL with Hazmat Endorsement or TWIC.

• AMPP Credentials (CIP, NACE, PCS, PCI).

• AHERA (Asbestos) or Lead Credentials or Training.

• HAZWOPER Training.

• Commitment to safety and the ability to anticipate and solve problems, manage risk, and analyze project needs to deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Ability to build interpersonal relationships with internal team members and trade partners.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 trained preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and being comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Superior's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations. Use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Hours are Monday- Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm This position will work at least 40 hours per week and may require overtime and weekend work on a semi-regular basis.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace: Superior promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.