Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator II

Riggs Distler; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package

Paid Time Off

Company healthcare plan (Medical, Dent

Vision Coverage

HSA with Company Contribution

401k with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator II to partner with crews, project leadership, and clients to uphold high safety standards on energized and non-energized utility projects.

The role emphasizes electrical transmission and distribution safety with field credibility, ideally supported by a CUSP or equivalent credential. Salary range is $75,000.00 – $100,000.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, EHS or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 4+ years of experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role within civil construction, electric utility or similar field.
• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) or equivalent utility safety credential preferred.
• Current First Aid, CPR, AED and OSHA Outreach Instructor preferred; will train otherwise.
• Solid planning, organizing, and time management skills; ability to follow through on open items.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software programs.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-job planning to develop project-specific EHS plans for a safe work environment.
• Partner with field supervision to promote positive safety culture and accountability.
• Support project teams and EHS management in aligning EHS plans with OSHA standards and client requirements.
• Facilitate safety orientations for regional office, field personnel and union employees.
• Conduct field safety audits, observations, and job site inspections on high-risk electrical utility work.
• Manage investigations for unsafe acts or incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Lead regular EHS training sessions for area employees.
• Distribute EHS equipment and information to regional teams; ensure safety compliance.
• Perform regulatory research to ensure proper environmental precautions are in place.
• Presents status updates at client meetings on EHS initiatives and compliance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or EHS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) COORDINATOR II

Summary:

Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects throughout the United States. Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.

As an EHS Coordinator II you will partner directly with crews, project leadership, and clients to ensure the highest safety standards on energized and non‑energized utility projects. The preferred candidate will have strong electrical transmission and distribution safety experience, live in Central or Eastern Pennsylvania and bring hands‑on field credibility, ideally supported by a CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional) or equivalent utility safety certification. The salary range is $75,000.00 – $100,000.00.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• HSA Account with Company Contribution
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
• Company Paid:
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the pre-job planning process, assisting Project Teams and EHS Managers in the development of project specific Environmental, Health and Safety Plans to ensure a safe work environment
• Partner with field supervision to promote positive safety culture and behavioral accountability rather than checkbox compliance
• Support Project Teams and EHS Management in developing project‑specific EHS plans aligned with OSHA 1910/1926 Subpart V, client requirements, and industry best practices
• Facilitate HR and Environmental, Health and Safety Orientations for regional office, field personnel and union employees to ensure positive onboarding experience and quick acclimation to the company is achieved
• Conduct field safety audits, observations, and job site inspections focused on high‑risk electrical utility work
• Manage investigations where unsafe acts or incidents occur to ensure proper handling techniques and corrective actions developed to minimize ongoing risk
• Facilitates regular Environmental, Health and Safety training sessions for all area employees to ensure compliance and a safe work environment for all
• Manages the distribution of EHS equipment, information, etc. to the regional teams to protect the Environmental, Health and Safety of all employees
• Initiates and reviews training documents, EHS forms and other records to validate accuracy and to ensure timeliness of distribution/filing
• Performs regulatory research based on the project, equipment, chemicals, or other situations to ensure that appropriate Environmental, Health and Safety precautions are in place to minimize risk
• Evaluates environmental hazards on the job to ensure they are handled and disposed of properly
• Performs regional DOT testing timely and at the appropriate intervals (new hires, random, post-incident, suspicion) to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety regulations
• Presents status updates at client meetings on EHS initiatives and compliance to ensure leaders have the most current information regarding Environmental, Health and Safety protocols at project sites

Education, Skills, Experience Needed:

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, EHS or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Experience: 4 + years of experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role within the civil construction, electric utility or similar field
• Certification: Current First Aid, CPR, AED and OSHA Outreach Instructor preferred, will train otherwise
• Certification: Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) or equivalent utility safety credential preferred
• Functional Skills: Solid planning, analyzing, organization, prioritization, and execution skills required; solid forward‑thinking, problem‑solving, follow‑up, and time management skills; ability to follow through on open items
• Technology Skills: Solid skills related to Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs.
• Language Skills: Solid verbal and written communication skills; able to present and train others
• Leadership/Behaviors: Strong customer‑focus and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations; able to work with all levels both inside and outside the organization. Requires a strong work ethic and a high value system focused on quality, safety and accuracy; able to work independently; solid influencing and collaboration skills; strong sense of urgency to get things done

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested