Safety Coordinator

Environmental Works, Inc.; Bondurant (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Plan (HSA) contribution

Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k | Up to 4% Company Match

Job summary

Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI) seeks a Safety Coordinator to support company-wide safety initiatives, audits, and incident investigations. The role blends office administration with field support and travel as needed.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with Operations to improve hazards identification, safety plans, and training. A strong organizational mindset and Microsoft Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with incident investigations and documentation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

• Support site and shop safety audits to identify hazards and verify compliance
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Assist in developing site-specific safety plans with Operations
• Assist with safety onboarding and field safety orientations
• Travel to field locations as required
• Maintain safety documentation and audit databases
• Track training completion and certification status

Skills

Organizational discipline

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate in Safety or related field

OSHA 10/30 certification

HAZWOPER 40-hour certification

CPR/First Aid Instructor certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI) is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support our safety program company-wide. This role will uphold EWI’s safety culture by assisting with safety audits and incident investigations while working closely with Operations to identify hazards and support safe work practices. This position requires an organized, detail-oriented professional who can follow through on multiple priorities, communicate effectively with employees, and use safety data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. The role includes both office-based work and field support, with some travel required.

In our 30+ years in business at EWI, we have built a team of driven, capable people who work together to offer inventive, practical solutions for our clients’ needs. EWI provides comprehensive environmental services, from strategic planning and compliance to remediation, field services, drilling, and tank services. We strive to limit unnecessary red tape and trust our team to make the in-the-moment decisions necessary to get the job done.

SAFETY COORDINATOR | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Field & Operational Support

• Support with site and shop safety audits to identify hazards and verify compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and follow-up discussions
• Support development of site-specific safety plans in collaboration with Operations
• Assist with safety onboarding and field safety orientations
• Travel to field locations as required

Administrative & Data Organization Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize all safety-related documentation, including:
  • Incident and accident reports
  • Near miss reports
  • Corrective action plans
  • Training records
• Maintain safety audit database and reporting dashboards
• Ensure ability to trend data and provide actionable insights through accuracy and completeness of information
• Assist with compliance documentation
• Ensure documentation is easily accessible and complete

Training & Program Support

• Assist in coordination of safety training programs
• Track training completion and certification status
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Corporate Health & Safety Manual
• Research and support development of new safety policies and procedures

SAFETY COORDINATOR | COMPETENCIES

• Excellent organizational discipline and attention to detail
• Ability to track multiple initiatives and ensure follow-through
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence in both field and office environments
• Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions before escalation
• Adaptable in changing environments

SAFETY COORDINATOR | REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with incident investigations and documentation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• High School diploma or GED equivalent

SAFETY COORDINATOR | PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of experience in safety, environmental health & safety, or related field
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Business, or related field
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification
• CPR/First Aid Instructor certification
• MSHA training or instructor credential
• BCSP or other safety certifications

SAFETY COORDINATOR | WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid role with both office-based administrative work and field exposure
• Exposure to dust, fumes, noise, hazardous materials, and varying weather conditions
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas

SAFETY COORDINATOR | POSITION TYPE

Full-time position. Standard hours Monday-Friday with flexibility and travel required based on operational needs.

PAY RANGE

$65,000-80,000.

BENEFITS

• $3,400 plan includes Health Savings Plan (HSA) Company Contribution with Employee Contribution
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k | Up to 4% Company Match

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Life and AD&D

COMPANY PAID BENEFITS

• Short - Term Disability
• Long - Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

COST SAVINGS PROGRAMS

• SmithRX| Prescription Drug
• ValenzHealth | Surgery and Imaging
• CancerCare
• Healthjoy| Care Navigation Platform

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career and Personal Development Resources and Training
• Apparel Reimbursement

AND MORE

AAP/EEO:

Environmental Works provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.