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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

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EHS Coordinator/Technician – performs basic inspections and data gathering.

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P1 · P1 — Entry-Level Professional · 0–2 yrs
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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) · General
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EHS Coordinator/Technician – performs basic inspections and data gathering.

The story of this role

Who does this work

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist who wants to create a safe and compliant workplace for all employees while protecting the environment.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Increasing regulatory demands and potential environmental hazards that can threaten employee safety and corporate compliance.
  • The internal problem: Feeling overwhelmed by the constant need for up-to-date knowledge and skills to navigate complex EHS regulations and ensure employee safety.
  • Why it matters: Believing that every worker deserves a safe and healthy environment to thrive, and that companies have a moral responsibility to prioritize this.

The plan

  1. Assess current EHS practices and identify areas for improvement.
  2. Develop training programs to educate employees on safety protocols and environmental regulations.
  3. Implement monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance and address potential hazards proactively.
  4. Conduct regular audits to evaluate the effectiveness of EHS initiatives.
  5. Engage with employees to gather feedback and foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

What's at stake

Increased incidents of workplace injuries and environmental violations, leading to regulatory fines. Employee dissatisfaction and a toxic work environment, adversely affecting retention and productivity.

Success looks like

A workplace that operates efficiently with minimal incidents and high compliance rates. Increased employee satisfaction and engagement due to a culture of safety and health.

Summary

EHS Coordinator/Technician – performs basic inspections and data gathering.

Level — P1 — Entry-Level Professional

New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision

Scope
Own tasks within a defined component
Autonomy
Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
Complexity
Routine problems with known solutions
Impact
Own deliverables
Decision rights
Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
Leadership
None — building the craft
Typical experience
0–2 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities5

  • Execute site inspections, record permit data, and log findingscommonlevel
  • Assist in training delivery, prepare materialscommonlevel
  • Collect data, interview personnel, and write incident reportscommonlevel
  • Aid in data collection (chemical inventories, lab walkthroughs)commonlevel
  • Prepare waste for pickup, track disposal manifestscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Conduct site inspectionscommonlevel
  • Prepare training materialscommonlevel
  • Write incident reportscommonlevel

Skills5

  • Data collectioncommonlevel
  • Inspection techniquescommonlevel
  • Report writingcommonlevel
  • Training assistancecommonlevel
  • Waste managementcommonlevel

Knowledge5

  • Environmental regulationscommonlevel
  • Safety standardscommonlevel
  • Data managementcommonlevel
  • Chemical safetycommonlevel
  • Incident reportingcommonlevel

competency4

  • Attention to detailcommonlevel
  • Compliance focuscommonlevel
  • Teamworkcommonlevel
  • Reliabilitycommonlevel

qualification2

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related fieldcommonlevel
  • Relevant internships or technical trainingcommonlevel
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O*NET / SOC

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