Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

Comrise; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Comrise is seeking an EHS Coordinator to support workplace environmental, health, and safety programs in a hands-on role focused on safety, ergonomics, inspections, training, risk identification, emergency preparedness, and corrective actions.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of EHS experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work calmly and empathetically with employees and cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in EHS, occupational safety, workplace safety, manufacturing safety, or a related field.
• Internship or recent degree in EHS/safety with demonstrated interest in workplace safety.
• Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Degree is not required for candidates with strong hands-on safety experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of basic workplace safety principles and hazard identification.
• Ability to communicate safety expectations clearly and respectfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with employees across departments.
• OSHA safety training credentials or relevant OSHA training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of environmental, health, and safety programs and policies.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and workplace assessments to identify hazards and risks.
• Identify opportunities to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the tracking and closure of corrective and preventive actions related to safety findings.
• Provide basic guidance related to workplace ergonomics and injury prevention.
• Assist with emergency response and preparedness activities.
• Conduct or assist with employee training related to workplace safety, emergency response, hazardous materials handling, and other EHS topics.
• Maintain safety equipment inventories and support periodic inspections of safety equipment.
• Monitor hazardous waste activities and coordinate with waste removal vendors as needed.
• Assist with proper handling and consolidation of hazardous waste.
• Support environmental compliance activities and maintain EHS documentation and records.
• Assist with workplace incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and assist with data analysis and reporting.
• Communicate safety requirements and concerns to employees and partners professionally.
• Collaborate with departments to promote safe work practices.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Participate in meetings and cross-functional initiatives related to workplace safety and risk reduction.
• Perform other EHS-related duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Hazard identification

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy in safety

OSHA training

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $25–$28/hour

Contract Duration: 6–12 months, with potential for extension

Overtime: Occasional weekends and emergency response situations as needed

Position Summary

We are seeking an EHS Coordinator to support workplace environmental, health, and safety programs at a growing organization. This is a hands‑on role focused on general workplace safety, basic ergonomics, safety inspections, employee training, risk identification, emergency preparedness, and corrective actions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in workplace safety, good communication skills, and the ability to work with employees and cross‑functional teams in a calm, respectful, and empathetic manner when addressing safety concerns.

This opportunity is well suited for candidates with 3+ years of EHS/safety experience, as well as candidates who have completed a relevant EHS/safety internship or recently earned a degree. A degree is not required for candidates who have relevant hands‑on safety experience, particularly in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of environmental, health, and safety programs and policies.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and workplace assessments to identify potential hazards and risks.
• Identify opportunities to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Support the tracking and closure of corrective and preventive actions related to safety findings.
• Provide basic guidance and support related to workplace ergonomics and injury prevention.
• Assist with emergency response and preparedness activities.
• Conduct or assist with employee training related to workplace safety, emergency response, hazardous materials handling, and other EHS topics.
• Maintain safety equipment inventories and support periodic inspections of safety equipment.
• Monitor hazardous waste activities and coordinate with waste removal vendors as needed.
• Assist with the proper handling and consolidation of hazardous waste, including chemical, radioactive, and/or medical waste where applicable.
• Support environmental compliance activities and maintain appropriate EHS documentation and records.
• Assist with workplace incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and assist with data analysis and reporting.
• Communicate safety requirements and concerns to employees and business partners in a professional, approachable, and empathetic manner.
• Collaborate with various departments to promote safe work practices and strengthen safety awareness.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Participate in meetings and cross‑functional initiatives related to workplace safety and risk reduction.
• Perform other EHS‑related duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in EHS, occupational safety, workplace safety, manufacturing safety, or a related field; OR
• Relevant EHS/safety internship or recent degree with demonstrated interest in workplace safety.
• Brother’s> degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred; OR
• Degree is not required for candidates with strong hands‑on safety experience, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of basic workplace safety principles and hazard identification.
• Ability to communicate safety expectations clearly and respectfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees across different departments.
• Ability to address safety concerns calmly, professionally, and with empathy.
• OSHA safety training credentials or relevant OSHA training experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, biotechnology, laboratory, aerospace, aviation, military, or similar environment.
• Experience with emergency response, emergency preparedness, or workplace emergency programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state/local EHS regulations.
• Experience conducting safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Experience with corrective action processes.
• Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience providing safety training or employee education.
• Experience supporting ergonomics programs.
• Experience with hazardous materials or hazardous waste management.
• Experience with EHS data analysis and reporting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, approachable safety professional who enjoys working directly with people. They should be comfortable walking the facility, identifying hazards, discussing safety concerns with employees, supporting corrective actions, and helping teams find practical solutions.

We are particularly interested in candidates that can influence safe behaviors without being overly confrontational and who understand that effective EHS programs require communication, trust, and partnership.

Candidates early in their EHS careers are encouraged to apply, including those with relevant internships, recent degrees, or hands‑on manufacturing safety experience.