EHS Coordinator
Employer name not established · Glenwood, Illinois, United States · onsite
Position Summary
The Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Environment, Health, and Safety programs at a Fluke Health Solutions site. This position serves as a local EHS resource that helps ensure compliance with company requirements and applicable regulatory obligations while promoting a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.
In partnership with Facilities and offsite EHS professionals, the EHS Coordinator leads training administration, inspections, audits, incident investigations, corrective action tracking, risk assessments, emergency preparedness activities, and employee engagement initiatives, along with additional responsibilities as assigned. This role offers an EHS professional the opportunity to develop technical knowledge and experience in manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and office environments.
Essential Responsibilities
Safety & Health Program Support
- Lead implementation of site EHS programs and procedures.
- Conduct routine workplace inspections and hazard observations.
- Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments.
- Lead incident, injury, near miss, and property damage investigations.
- Track corrective actions and verify completion.
- Lead management of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) programs.
- Lead ergonomics evaluations and address employee safety concerns.
- Provide day-to-day EHS guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and functional teams.
Training & Employee Engagement
- Coordinate assignment and completion of required EHS training.
- Maintain training records and learning management system data.
- Facilitate new hire EHS orientation.
- Lead development and delivery of safety awareness campaigns.
- Lead safety committees and employee engagement activities.
- Lead coordination of emergency drills and exercises.
Environmental Compliance Support
- Lead hazardous waste management activities.
- Lead chemical inventory management and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) administration.
- Conduct routine environmental inspections.
- Lead spill prevention and response activities.
- Lead collection and organization of environmental compliance records and documentation.
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain EHS records, logs, and required documentation.
- Lead administrative support for EHS audits and assessments.
- Lead regulatory reporting and data collection.
- Lead corrective action management systems and EHS databases.
- Lead internal and external EHS audits.
Emergency Preparedness
- Lead emergency response planning activities.
- Lead maintenance of emergency equipment and supplies.
- Lead drill planning and execution.
- Serve as a member of site emergency response teams as assigned.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead implementation of Fortive Business System (FBS) and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead kaizen events and problem-solving activities.
- Lead development of leading and lagging EHS performance metrics.
- Drive identification of opportunities to improve risk reduction, compliance, and employee engagement.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, EHS, Engineering, Public Health, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of professional EHS experience.
- Knowledge of basic occupational safety principles and regulatory requirements.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Preferred
- Experience supporting manufacturing, laboratory, healthcare technology, or warehouse operations.
- Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, DOT, or equivalent regulations.
- Experience with EHS management systems, training systems, or incident management software.
- Internship, co-op, or previous EHS experience.
- First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO).
Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Customer Focus
- Data and Documentation Management
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Learning Agility
- Problem Solving
- Regulatory Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
Working Conditions
- Combination of office, laboratory, warehouse, and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to walk production areas and conduct inspections routinely.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- May require use of personal protective equipment.
- Travel between the Glenwood and Stillwater sites is required.