Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

The Building People

  • Memphis, TN
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    Tracks staff certifications for personnel operating or maintaining regulated systems and equipment (chillers, boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, vertical transportation, life safety systems). Manages environmental reporting obligations, including hazardous substance control, underground/above-ground storage tank (UST/AST) compliance, and related recordkeeping (e.g., RCRA and EPCRA reporting).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMemphis, TN

    Description

    Position Summary 

    Leads life safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance across the Tennessee owned-building portfolio. 

    Key Responsibilities 

    • Develops and maintains basic emergency preparedness and response plans for each owned building, incorporated into each Building Operating Plan (BOP), due within 30 days of contract start. 
    • Oversees compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, including maintaining occupied spaces at 68°F–76°F and 20%–60% relative humidity during occupied hours. 
    • Tracks staff certifications for personnel operating or maintaining regulated systems and equipment (chillers, boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, vertical transportation, life safety systems). 
    • Manages environmental reporting obligations, including hazardous substance control, underground/above-ground storage tank (UST/AST) compliance, and related recordkeeping (e.g., RCRA and EPCRA reporting). 
    • Supports audits, inspections, and data calls tied to GSA risk management and Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviews. 
    • Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and fuel storage compliance documentation. 

    Required Qualifications 

    • 5+ years of EHS experience in commercial or federal facilities operations.
    • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements (RCRA, EPCRA, UST/AST management).
    • Experience developing emergency preparedness and life safety plans. 
    • Ability to obtain HSPD-12 clearance. 

    Preferred Qualifications 

    • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar credential. 
    • Experience with federal environmental reporting (RCRA, EPCRA). 
     

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