EHS Coordinator

Location: Redmond, WA Onsite
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.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred; OR
• Associate degree plus relevant experience.
• 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.