EHS Leader: Safety, Training & Compliance

Verdesian Brand; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator to lead on-site safety programs at our Utah facility. The role focuses on daily floor presence, near-miss investigations, hazard reviews, and coaching to reinforce safe behaviors.

You will develop training, manage regulatory reporting (EPA/RCRA, DOT, state agencies), conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience.
• ASP or CSHM certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of Utah regulatory requirements (South Salt Lake).
• Experience with EHS management systems (e.g., Velocity, Enhesa Compliance) is a plus.
• Spanish communication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a daily presence on the production floor, building trust and visibility with operators.
• Lead near-miss reporting, including investigation, follow-up, and closure of corrective actions.
• Manage the Be Aware, Take Care program, promoting active employee participation, daily hazard reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct safety observations and provide real-time coaching to reinforce safe behaviors.
• Reinforce housekeeping standards and visual management practices across the site.
• Support and lead risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• Develop, review, and execute accident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and safety alerts.
• Implement site-specific safety programs, emergency response plans, and corrective action initiatives.

Skills

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Safety culture

Regulatory knowledge

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Tools

Velocity

Enhesa Compliance

Job description

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator to lead on-site safety programs at our Utah facility. The role focuses on daily floor presence, near-miss investigations, hazard reviews, and coaching to reinforce safe behaviors.

You will develop training, manage regulatory reporting (EPA/RCRA, DOT, state agencies), conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement.