What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Coordinator position at T. Burks & Associates?
We are seeking a hands-on Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support two operations in North Carolina and South Carolina.
This is a field-focused role for someone who can build strong relationships with employees and supervisors while driving safety and environmental compliance.
What You'll Do
- Lead day-to-day EHS and MSHA compliance activities across both locations.
- Conduct field inspections, identify hazards, investigate incidents, and drive corrective actions to completion.
- Maintain safety programs, training records, compliance calendars, and required documentation.
- Support MSHA inspections, training, task training, and hazard awareness.
- Manage environmental compliance related to air, water, stormwater, wastewater, waste, and chemical management.
- Prepare and maintain required reports, permits, sampling records, manifests, and agency documentation.
- Lead or support safety committees, toolbox talks, employee training, and emergency preparedness.
- Partner with operations, maintenance, and leadership to build practical and proactive EHS programs.
- Serve as a key point of contact during regulatory inspections and follow up on findings and corrective actions.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3 years of EHS experience in mining, industrial minerals, manufacturing, heavy industry, construction materials, utilities, or a similar industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Experience conducting inspections, recognizing hazards, investigating incidents, and managing corrective actions.
- Familiarity with environmental programs involving stormwater, air, water, wastewater, waste, and chemical management.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with leadership, supervisors, and hourly employees.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites.
If you're a practical, field-oriented EHS professional who knows how to balance compliance with the realities of an operating environment, we'd like to hear from you.