Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Eastern Lift Truck Co.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Star Inc. is seeking an experienced EHS Coordinator to support and administer environmental, health, and safety programs. This role acts as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement in EHS performance.

You will lead program implementation across operations, identify risks, investigate incidents, develop training, and collaborate with Corporate EHS, HR, and engineering to implement practical safety solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience.
• Experience documenting regulatory reports and permits.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of EHS programs.
• Coordinate OSHA inspections and regulatory interactions.
• Investigate incidents and determine root causes.
• Deliver EHS training and track completion.
• Collaborate with leadership to reduce risk and drive compliance.

Skills

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Regulatory interpretation

Training & facilitation

Communication

Project management

Leadership without authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree in OH&S or related field

Tools

EHS management systems

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support and administer environmental, health, and safety programs that protect employees, the environment, and business operations. This role serves as a trusted advisor to employees, field service personnel, leadership teams, and operational stakeholders by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, promoting safe work practices, and driving continuous improvement in environmental and workplace safety performance. If you are passionate about employee safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As the EHS Coordinator, you will help lead the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across assigned operations. You’ll work closely with Corporate EHS, Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, and field personnel to identify risks, support compliance efforts, investigate incidents, develop training programs, and implement practical solutions that improve workplace safety and environmental performance.

A Day in the Life

Your day may include conducting a safety inspection, reviewing permit requirements, facilitating an incident investigation, leading employee training, or collaborating with operational leaders to address a workplace hazard. You may also prepare regulatory reports, assist with OSHA inspections, monitor corrective actions, or work with environmental consultants on permitting activities. Through your guidance and support, you’ll help create a safer, more compliant, and more sustainable work environment.

Specific Duties

Environmental, Health & Safety Program Administration

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Provide technical guidance to employees, management, and field personnel regarding applicable EHS requirements.
• Monitor operations for compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and established safety standards.
• Serve as an EHS resource for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain EHS records, documentation, and compliance information within company and third-party systems.
• Evaluate changing regulations and provide recommendations regarding operational impacts and compliance strategies.
• Identify risks, trends, and recurring concerns while recommending corrective and preventive actions.

Environmental Compliance & Permitting

• Evaluate environmental requirements applicable to assigned operations.
• Prepare and maintain environmental reports, permit applications, and regulatory submissions.
• Support environmental permitting activities, permit modifications, and renewal processes.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and represent the company on assigned environmental matters.
• Maintain environmental documentation and compliance records.
• Manage environmental activities performed by consultants and third-party providers.
• Monitor permit requirements and support compliance throughout operations.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Develop, implement, and improve workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend controls to reduce risk.
• Support electrical safety, confined space, hazardous materials, emergency response, and related safety programs.
• Monitor safety performance and assist leadership in addressing identified concerns.
• Promote employee engagement and participation in safety initiatives.
• Support implementation of injury prevention and risk reduction programs.

Incident Investigation & Corrective Action

• Lead or participate in investigations involving injuries, near misses, environmental incidents, and safety concerns.
• Gather evidence, interview stakeholders, and evaluate contributing factors.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Track action items through completion and verify effectiveness.
• Analyze incident trends and recommend process, equipment, training, or procedural improvements.
• Escalate significant risks and unresolved safety concerns when appropriate.

Regulatory Inspections & Compliance

• Coordinate OSHA and other regulatory inspections.
• Serve as a company liaison during inspections and regulatory interactions.
• Prepare and provide required documentation and records.
• Coordinate responses to inspection findings and corrective action requirements.
• Maintain records associated with inspections, findings, and regulatory communications.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Support development and maintenance of emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures.
• Coordinate drills and emergency response exercises.
• Evaluate lessons learned from drills and incidents and recommend improvements.
• Maintain emergency response documentation and records.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen readiness and response capabilities.

Safety Training & Employee Development

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs.
• Educate employees on safety policies, regulations, and operational requirements.
• Maintain training records and monitor training completion.
• Identify training needs based on operational risks, incidents, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate specialized certifications and external training programs as needed.

Workers’ Compensation & Injury Management

• Support workers’ compensation administration activities in partnership with Human Resources and leadership.
• Coordinate reporting, documentation, and investigation of workplace injuries.
• Monitor injury trends and support return-to-work and transitional-duty programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee medical and workers’ compensation information.

Hazardous Materials & Environmental Records

• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazardous material documentation.
• Support hazardous material storage, labeling, handling, transportation, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with compliance related to EPA, DOT, SPCC, HAZMAT, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain required environmental and safety records.

Continuous Improvement & EHS Performance

• Identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve environmental and safety performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and safety improvement programs.
• Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for operational enhancements.
• Partner with leadership teams to implement approved improvements and track effectiveness.
• Share best practices and lessons learned across sites and business units.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an EHS professional who combines technical expertise with strong relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate can effectively balance regulatory compliance, operational realities, and employee engagement while driving a culture where safety and environmental responsibility are integrated into every aspect of the business.

Position Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and progressive EHS experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental, health, and safety experience.
• Experience applying environmental and occupational safety requirements in operational environments.
• Experience preparing regulatory reports, permits, compliance documentation, and EHS records.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs, procedures, and training.
• Experience working with employees, management, regulators, consultants, and external stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing, transformer, electrical, field service, utility, construction, or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting OSHA inspections, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience with electrical safety programs, NFPA 70E requirements, and field service safety.
• Experience managing environmental consultants and third-party EHS service providers.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CSHM, CHMM, or similar credentials.
• Qualified trainer certifications for safety and environmental programs.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, HAZMAT, SPCC, and applicable environmental and workplace safety regulations.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and develop practical compliance solutions.
• Strong hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation skills.
• Experience conducting root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent training, facilitation, and presentation abilities.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills without relying on direct authority.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective project management and prioritization capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate trends and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EHS management systems, and compliance platforms.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information professionally and responsibly.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to environmental stewardship and workplace safety.

Travel Requirements

Less than 10% travel to support audits, site activities, training, inspections, regulatory requirements, and business initiatives.