EHS Coordinator

Cimolai-HY LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Cimolai-HY LLC is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator to oversee plant safety programs, conduct audits, and lead incident investigations. The role requires coordinating training, developing safe work practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance across OSHA and EPA standards.

The position emphasizes leadership in coaching employees, performing audits, and driving a safety-first culture with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing safety management experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA regulations and local requirements.
• Experience conducting job hazard analyses, risk assessments, or safety audits preferred.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities; strong teamwork.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety audits focusing on personnel, equipment use and adherence to safety programs.
• Develop and deliver safety training and incident prevention programs.
• Establish a safety-focused culture and educate employees on safe practices.
• Analyze incidents and near misses and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage contractor safety programs and coordinate safety communications.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA knowledge

Risk assessments

Training

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, & SAFETY COORDINATOR

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator plays a crucial role in company operations and in the structural steel fabrication process. The EHS Coordinator must interact with employees, contractors, and visitors and must spend a significant amount of time in the plant ensuring that all programs and procedures are appropriate and are being followed. This role coordinates/conducts training, develops safe working practices, and participates in all incident investigations. The EHS Coordinator conducts internal plant audits and develops and tracks corrective actions based upon audit findings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly motivated individual
• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health or related concentration or equivalent experience/training
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing safety management OR combination of education / experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA regulations and other State and local regulatory agency requirements
• Experience conducting job hazard analyses, risk assessments, or safety/compliance audits is preferred
• Attention to detail and precision
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency with MS Office

CERTIFICATIONS

• OSHA (500) outreach trainer desired but not required
• 30-Hour OSHA
• Rigging, scaffolding, fall protection, confined space, and/or ladder safety competent person highly desired
• First Aid/CPR/AED

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Be reliable and conscientious
• Assume a leadership role in coaching employees
• Perform safety audits with a focus on personnel, safe use of equipment and materials and adherence to the company’s safety program
• Conduct training on safety and health topics and incident prevention
• Establish a safety focused culture and encourage employees to have a positive attitude toward safe work practices
• Ensure that employees are well‑educated in safe practices and have resources to work in a safe manner
• Analyze all incidents and near misses and recommend corrective action
• Submit all company required project safety reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Coordinate/ conduct training of employees
• Manage contractor safety program
• Assist in the development of safe work practices, and recommend new tools, equipment, and/or procedures to improve the safety of employees
• Post all safety bulletins, safety posters, safety rules and applicable legislation

AS A MEMBER OF THE TEAM, YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Competitive pay for the area – based on your years of experience.
• Full benefits package – Including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, educational assistance, and more.
• Career growth – Opportunities to progress in your career will be provided based on experience, continued training, and education.
• Safety is the priority – Our goal is to send everyone home to their families in the same condition they arrived at each day.

About us:

Cimolai-HY is a partnership between HY Steel LLC and Cimolai S.p.A., each an industry leader with a proven track record in their respective fields. Cimolai-HY combines the unique capabilities of each to provide best-in‑class structural steel design and fabrication services to our clients.

Cimolai HY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, hairstyle, marital or family status, physical or mental disability, uniformed service, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.