Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Coordinator (Greensburg & Washington Facilities)
Location: Greensburg, Louisiana – Steel Fabrication Facility
Department: Environmental Health & Safety
Reports To: Greensburg Plant Manager (with functional alignment to Washington Plant Manager & Corporate EH&S)
Position Summary
The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Coordinator is responsible for all environmental, health, and safety programs at Southland Steel Fabricators’ Greensburg and Washington facilities. This role provides hands-on leadership on the production floor, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company standards while driving a proactive safety culture across fabrication, welding, cutting, material handling, and yard operations.
In addition to plant-level responsibilities, the EH&S Coordinator collaborates with other company-wide EH&S Coordinators to help develop, refine, and recommend corporate EH&S policies, procedures, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plant-Level Safety Leadership
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Serve as the primary EH&S authority for the plant, providing daily floor presence in fabrication, welding, and yard areas.
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Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement, and accountability.
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Support supervisors and leads in hazard recognition, safe work practices, and compliance expectations.
2. Program Development & Compliance
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Implement and maintain plant-specific EH&S programs, policies, and procedures.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EPA regulations, DOT requirements, NFPA, ANSI, and state environmental standards.
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Maintain and update SDS library, JHAs, LOTO procedures, confined space permits, hot work permits, and other required documentation.
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Oversee contractor safety compliance, including Avetta/ISNetworld onboarding and monitoring.
3. Audits, Inspections & Risk Reduction
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Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly plant inspections of equipment, PPE, ventilation, cranes, forklifts, chemical storage, and galvanizing operations.
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Lead internal audits and support external audits (OSHA, EPA, insurance, corporate).
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Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and verify completion.
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Perform risk assessments for new equipment, processes, and chemical introductions.
4. Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis
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Lead investigations for injuries, near misses, property damage, and environmental incidents.
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Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
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Maintain incident records and support workers’ compensation reporting and return-to-work coordination.
5. Training & Employee Development
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Deliver new-hire safety orientation and weekly onboarding sessions.
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Conduct annual refresher training and specialized modules (LOTO, HazCom, forklift, fall protection, PPE, hot work, confined space, etc.).
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Ensure training content meets regulatory requirements and is tailored to fabrication operations.
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Track training completion and effectiveness; provide follow-up and accountability.
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Collaborate with the Director of Workforce Development on long-term training strategy.
6. Environmental Compliance (Galvanizing & Steel Operations)
- Ensure the plant complies with environmental requirements for air emissions, wastewater, hazardous/universal waste, stormwater/SPCC, and chemical storage.
- Maintain environmental logs, manifests, and reporting documentation.
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Coordinate waste pickups and ensure proper labeling, storage, and disposal.
7. Emergency Preparedness & Response
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Maintain and update plant emergency response plans.
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Conduct evacuation drills, spill response training, and emergency equipment inspections.
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Serve as the plant’s primary contact for emergency response coordination.
8. Reporting & Documentation
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Maintain OSHA logs, incident reports, inspection records, training logs, and environmental documentation.
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Prepare plant-level reports and contribute data for corporate reporting.
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Analyze safety performance trends and recommend improvements to plant and corporate leadership.
9. Cross-Plant Collaboration & Corporate Alignment
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Collaborate with EH&S Coordinators at other company locations to share best practices, support consistent standards, and contribute to corporate policy development.
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Provide plant-level insight to help shape company-wide EH&S strategies, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Certifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
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OSHA 30-Hour General Industry required or obtained within 6 months.
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Preferred certifications: CSP, CSHM, CHMM, CIH, HAZWOPER, or state-specific environmental credentials.
Experience & Skills
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Minimum 3–5 years of EH&S experience in heavy manufacturing, steel fabrication, or similar industrial environments.
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Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and ANSI standards.
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Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
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Ability to train employees at all levels and communicate effectively.
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Proficiency with EH&S software systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Experience with contractor management platforms (Avetta, ISN) preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
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Must be comfortable working in industrial environments with exposure to:
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High noise
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Heat from galvanizing kettles
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Welding fumes, dust, and chemicals
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Heavy machinery and moving equipment
- Ability to:
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Stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders for extended periods
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Bend, kneel, and work in confined or elevated spaces
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Wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, respirator)
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Lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
- Occasional evenings or weekends may be required for incident response, training, or emergency coordination.
Success Factors
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Strong presence on the production floor
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Ability to influence without authority
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Detail-oriented recordkeeping
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Collaborative mindset across multiple sites
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Commitment to continuous improvement and safety culture development
