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Job Overview
Join Komatsu as an EHS Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT! In this entry-level role, you will support Environmental Health and Safety initiatives across regional operations for a heavy equipment dealership. You’ll ensure compliance with federal, state, customer, and company EHS standards, and play a key part in supporting EHS culture.
You'll work with employees, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure safety and compliance with OSHA, MSHA, environmental law, and more. You'll schedule and conduct training, work on reports, and handle site and workplace inspections.
This job is based in our Salt Lake City, UT office, with up to 50% of your time out in the field, with travel across Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming. Travel is generally scheduled in advance, with occasional emergency safety needs after hours.
Why This Job Is Great
- Flexible schedule and strong work‑life balance
- High‑energy, fast‑paced environment
- Constant learning and evolving challenges
- Opportunities for professional development and travel
- Supportive leadership
- Part of a global organization
Key Job Responsibilities
- Lead EHS policies, procedures, and best management practices.
- Analyze, document, and communicate corrective actions
- Provide technical guidance, education, and mentoring to managers, supervisors, and employees.
Attend daily lineouts with operations teams
Conduct inspections, audits, facility walk‑throughs, and hazard assessments
Schedule and deliver established training programs including:
- Fall Protection
- Working at Heights
- Critical Risk Training
- Cardinal Rules
- New Hire Training
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention
- Environmental compliance
Serve as a resource to field teams and respond to occasional after-hours safety calls
Qualifications/Requirements
- 2+ years in the mining industry highly preferred
- 2+ years of EHS experience highly preferred but not required
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to geographic locations several hours away
- Ability to work in office, shop/warehouse, and field (mine-site) environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications such as CSP, CRSP, or CMSP
- Prior experience of federal, state, and local EHS regulations (OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
- OSHA 500 Train the Trainer or equivalent training expertise in DOT, EPA, hazardous communication, WHMIS, confined space, fall protection, respiratory protection, hoisting/rigging, aerial work platforms, and behavioral safety management
- Experience with Workers’ Compensation Claims Management and best practices.
Hiring Range
At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $66,000 - $85,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
