Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire

Benefits package

Certification support

Safe work environment

Job summary

Socket.dev in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support our manufacturing and fabrication operations. The role focuses on hazard identification, employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement to maintain a safe, productive workplace.

Responsibilities include conducting safety inspections, coaching teams, investigating incidents and near-misses, and documenting corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard recognition, and incident investigation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with employees at all levels.
• ASP, CSP, or other professional safety certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active presence throughout production and fabrication areas.
• Monitor daily operations to identify workplace hazards and safety concerns.
• Promote safe work practices and a positive safety culture.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and document findings.
• Track corrective actions and follow through to completion.
• Support compliance with company safety policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with new hire safety orientation, training, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Provide safety coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors.
• Assist with incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Help implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, inspection reports, and compliance files.
• Support ongoing improvements to safety programs and procedures.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Safety training

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: From $70,000/year (Higher compensation available based on experience.)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support workplace safety programs in a manufacturing and fabrication environment. This hands‑on role focuses on hazard identification, employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while helping maintain a safe and productive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active presence throughout production and fabrication areas.
• Monitor daily operations to identify workplace hazards and safety concerns.
• Promote safe work practices and a positive safety culture.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and document findings.
• Track corrective actions and follow through to completion.
• Support compliance with company safety policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with new hire safety orientation, training, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Provide safety coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors.
• Assist with incident, injury, and near‑miss investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Help implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, inspection reports, and compliance files.
• Support ongoing improvements to safety programs and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard recognition, and incident investigation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with employees at all levels.
• ASP, CSP, or other professional safety certifications are preferred.

Benefits

• Direct-hire opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and certification support
• Collaborative, safety‑focused work environment