Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator

SUMMARY
The HSE Program Coordinator develops, implements, and continuously improves Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs to ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and foster a culture of safety excellence. Reporting to the HSE Director, this role oversees the Health, Safety & Environmental management system—including audits, documentation, performance reviews, reporting, and policy development and updates. The Coordinator collaborates with leadership across production areas to integrate safety into daily operations and drive consistent safety performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that all HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation and coordination of the HSE management system to ensure its effectiveness.
• Conduct internal audits, identify safety risks, review performance, and ensure documentation remains current and compliant.
• Key documentation includes HSE Standards development, implementation, and monitoring to ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Report HSE performance to top management and propose data-driven improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and applicable HSE requirements, including OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Analyze results from regular compliance inspections and maintain accurate safety records.
• Manage and update risk assessment documents; gather and incorporate feedback from workers.
• Standardize and enhance HPSI’s HSE operational systems and safety procedures across departments.
• Eliminate regulatory gaps by implementing OSHA-aligned controls and best practices.
• Reduce key workplace hazards through formal risk assessments and procedural controls.
• Establish a data-driven safety improvement process, including KPI tracking and reporting to leadership.
• Facilitate vertical communication between leadership and shop floor employees through structured HSE Committee operations.
• Promote a proactive HSE culture through effective use of the HSE budget and implementation of key initiatives.
• Maintain and manage HSE documentation systems to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate companywide safety campaigns, training schedules, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Develop clear and professional reports, presentations, and visual tools using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate with production leadership to embed safety planning into operational workflows.
• Assist with organizing safety meetings, briefings, and ad hoc HSE projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years’ experience in heavy construction or closely related industry preferred, but equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience as an emergency responder a plus, but not required
• Minimum 2 - 4 years of experience in program coordination, preferably in an industrial, construction or shipyard environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other safety/environmental regulations.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrates strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.