Safety Coordinator

Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the development, implementation, and enforcement of workplace safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations. This role plays a key part in promoting a strong safety culture by coordinating training, conducting audits and inspections, supporting emergency preparedness, and assisting with incident reporting and corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate monthly Executive Safety Committee meetings
• Conduct routine audits of facility personnel to ensure compliance with OSHA safety policies and procedures
• Assess organizational safety training needs and coordinate or deliver appropriate training programs
• Deliver Emergency Response Team (ERT) training for on-site medical and emergency situations
• Supervise on-site safety contractors, including oversight of documentation, permits, and compliance requirements
• Serve as backup support for the Environmental Technician role, as needed
• Liaise with alarm service providers for security, fire, and gas systems; coordinate repairs and system updates
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to calibrate, exchange, troubleshoot, and monitor gas detection systems
• Inspect, maintain, and replenish safety and emergency response equipment to ensure operational readiness
• Develop, implement, and maintain OSHA-compliant safety policies and programs
• Provide safety guidance, coaching, and leadership to employees at all levels
• Identify safety process gaps or inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions
• Monitor employee compliance with safety rules, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports related to workplace injuries, near misses, and safety violations
• Maintain OSHA logs and generate OSHA 300 and related reports
• Conduct auditory testing and support hearing conservation and hearing deficit programs

Required Skills

• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) principles
• OSHA regulations and compliance
• Safety training and employee engagement
• Incident reporting and OSHA log maintenance
• Confined space and machine safety awareness
• Data analysis and safety metrics reporting

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in an EHS Specialist, Safety Assistant, or similar role
• Minimum of two (2) years of safety management experience or equivalent on-the-job safety training
• In-depth knowledge of hazardous materials and safe handling practices
• Experience generating and maintaining OSHA 300 logs and related documentation
• Ability to draft health and safety policies and procedures
• Strong analytical skills with experience reporting safety statistics
• Completion of OSHA 2264 (Permit-Required Confined Space) and OSHA 2045 (Machinery & Machine Guarding Standards)
• CPR certification (required)
• Occupational Health & Safety certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troutdale, OR.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Troutdale,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.