EHS Coordinator

IS International Services; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IS International Services is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety professional to manage compliance across OSHA/EPA regulations and lead training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors.

You will drive safety initiatives, perform hazard assessments, and support environmental programs including waste management and reporting. Strong communication and data-analysis skills are required; travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• 3+ years of EHS experience; substitution allowed.
• OSHA/EPA knowledge; BCSP or similar certifications preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; report writing.
• Proficiency with MS Office and EHS software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable EHS regulations and policies.
• Develop, deliver, and track EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
• Lead safety initiatives: safety walks, audits, and employee engagement.
• Support environmental compliance programs including waste management and reporting.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain EHS records, metrics, and communicate trends to leadership.
• Travel up to 10% and assist cross-functional teams as needed.

Skills

EHS compliance

Regulatory reporting

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Risk management

MS Office

6S practices

Hazard communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

EHS software

Job description

Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations and company policies.

Develop, deliver, and track EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors, covering topics such as PPE, hazardous materials, emergency response, machine guarding, fire prevention, electrical safety, and material handling.

Lead safety initiatives, including facility safety walks, audits, inspections, and employee engagement activities to identify risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Support environmental compliance programs, including waste management, disposal practices, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Facilitate and provide guidance to cross-functional EHS committees, promoting a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement through safety auditing and 6S initiatives.

Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns to determine root causes, develop corrective actions, and monitor closure of action items.

Maintain EHS records, training documentation, metrics, and compliance data using company tracking systems; analyze and communicate safety trends to leadership.

Support contractor safety programs and collaborate with environmental specialists to ensure proper management of hazardous, non-regulated, solid, and universal waste streams.

Conduct routine floor presence and facility walkthroughs to engage employees, reinforce safe work practices, and identify potential hazards.

Maintain professional certifications, stay current on evolving EHS regulations and industry best practices, and represent the company at EHS meetings, audits, and conferences.

Provide support to EHS leadership, including preparation of reports, performance metrics, and coverage during manager absences.

Travel as required (up to 10%) and perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field. 3+ years of EHS experience can be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OSHA, EPA, BCSP, Safety Council, or related certifications preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain RCRA/DOT certification for waste management.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interpret regulations, prepare reports, develop procedures, and present information effectively to employees and leadership.

Ability to analyze data, investigate issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions to complex EHS challenges.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using EHS, risk management, project management, and database software.

Ability to apply basic statistical analysis, percentages, ratios, and other quantitative methods to workplace safety and environmental program