Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Support workplace safety programs and day-to-day safety activities
- Run safety orientations and recurring training sessions
- Conduct site inspections and document findings
- Help investigate incidents and near misses
- Track corrective actions to closure
- Maintain safety records and required documentation
- Support emergency preparedness and drills
- Monitor use of personal protective equipment
- Assist with environmental compliance tasks
- Support waste handling and spill response practices
- Prepare basic safety reports and trend summaries
- Coordinate with managers on hazard controls and safe work practices
- Support contractor safety onboarding and oversight
- Help with audits and internal safety reviews
Top Skills for Success
Communication
Training Delivery
Organization
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Management
Safety Inspections
Incident Investigation
Risk Assessment
Corrective Action Management
Hazard Recognition
Safety Data Tracking
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Compliance
Audit Support
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Environmental Health and Safety Generalist
Environmental Health and Safety Advisor
Safety Specialist
Environmental Specialist
Compliance Specialist
Transition Opportunities
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Safety Manager
Environmental Manager
Risk Manager
Quality Manager
Operations Manager
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Advanced Incident InvestigationBehavior Based SafetyIndustrial Hygiene BasicsEnvironmental Permitting BasicsAudit LeadershipSafety Program DesignChange ManagementData Analysis
Development SuggestionsBuild capability by leading one improvement project end to end, such as a machine guarding review or a spill prevention refresh. Ask to co-lead an incident investigation and present the findings to site leadership. Strengthen reporting by learning a simple trend method and creating a monthly dashboard with leading and lagging indicators.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 45,000 to 60,000
Mid LevelUSD 60,000 to 80,000
Senior LevelUSD 80,000 to 105,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand. Hiring remains strong in manufacturing, logistics, construction, utilities, healthcare, and organizations with larger safety and compliance needs.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
AmazonFedExUPSTeslaBoeingGeneral ElectricSiemensJohnson ControlsExxonMobilChevronDow3MCaterpillarUnitedHealth GroupHCA Healthcare
Industry Sectors
ManufacturingWarehousing and LogisticsConstructionUtilities and EnergyHealthcareFood and BeverageChemicalsTransportationPublic Sector
Recommended Next Steps
1
Review job descriptions in your target industry and list the top recurring requirements2
Create a portfolio of safety outputs such as training materials, inspection checklists, and investigation summaries3
Request to shadow a safety manager during an audit or incident investigation4
Complete an entry-level safety credential that aligns with your region and industry5
Practice delivering a short safety talk and gather feedback to improve clarity and confidence6
Set up a tracking system for corrective actions and show closure rates over time7
Learn your organization’s key safety metrics and propose one improvement to data quality8
Network with local safety groups and attend one event per quarter