Environmental Project Coordinator Jobs in New Mexico
Environmental Project Coordinator jobs in New Mexico concentrate in federal land management, oil and gas remediation, tribal environmental programs, and water resource compliance, with demand spread across entry-level to senior project leads. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Farmington anchor the largest share of openings, where employers like Sandia National Laboratories, the Bureau of Land Management, and Stantec maintain consistent hiring in this role. The most in-demand specialties are NEPA compliance, hazardous waste remediation, and stormwater and air quality permitting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Dean Baldwin Painting is a 60-year-old, well established, superior Aircraft Painting Company with 5 different US locations.
The facilities serve Commercial, Regional, VIP Corporate - Airbus and BBJ Aircraft Painting. Facilities operate 24/7. The Safety Manager is an integral part of the facilities leadership team.
The Safety Manager will be responsible for executing company safety policies and ensuring compliance with all applicable local and federal regulations. In addition, the Safety Manager must be an effective communicator and send clear, concise, and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing. This individual must instruct and train employees in company safety policies and procedures. The Safety Manager will be required to identify best practices and incorporate these practices into our standards to continuously improve company safety programs and policies. These best practices will impact corporate savings through elimination of occupational injuries/illnesses, property damage, and improvement of production efficiency, and safeguarding the health and safety of all employees.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Manages the employee health and safety programs by managing current safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
Provide employee safety awareness activities to prevent work-related injuries/illnesses
Champion culture improvement through effective approaches to making safety a value everyone’s mind.
Support company safety goals and strategic plan annually.
Facilitate a safety committee
Manage regulatory inspection and response processes (e.g. OSHA, environmental agencies, fire marshal).
Implements and manages DBP safety programs and trains managers and employees in work site safety policies.
Ensure safety recordkeeping (e.g. OSHA 300 log) and data integrity. Provides Operations with accurate reporting and metrics to support business safety initiatives.
Ensure the facility complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Routinely review all applicable local, regional, state, and federal regulations and interpret requirements to the organization.
Provide development and implementation of routine audits to identify and correct non-compliance conditions.
Maintain an updated database of Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals in inventory.
Perform several types of compliance inspections (life safety, spill prevention, hazard surveillance, etc.) to help maintain a safe working environment.
Maintain the following plans and Manuals for the Facility:
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan,
Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plan
Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan
Facility Safety Protocols
Respond to emergencies during regular work schedule and off shift times. Act as Incident Commander for the Facility.
Coordinate Workers Compensation Claims and Return to Duty Programs.
Administer medical surveillance program.
Investigate job accidents and incidents using Root Cause Analysis to ensure safe working practices are being followed.
Lead industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, and hearing conservation programs
Oversee environmental programs such as the wastewater system, hazardous waste storage, and air compliance.
Be available to respond to an incident or issue outside of normal working hours.
Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language fluently and have strong communication skills, both oral and written (training/presentations/report writing.)
Must possess a working knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Experience with environmental compliance is a plus.
The following work experience is preferred: investigating incidents, interviewing individuals, issuing corrective action, facilitating formal meetings, public speaking, and writing policies.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral and analytical capability. Must explain technical safety concepts in simple terms using Root Cause Analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft products; Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work at all levels within and organization and the ability to work in a diverse work group
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
Safety Manager: 3 years (Required)
Associate Safety Professional, Occupational Safety and Health Technician, or equivalent credential preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
Subject to continual loud noises.
Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time, climb steps, ladders and or service/stands.
Must be able to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dean Baldwin Painting LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dean Baldwin Painting LP prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation.
Pay: $72,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
Dean Baldwin Painting is a 60-year-old, well established, superior Aircraft Painting Company with 5 different US locations.
The facilities serve Commercial, Regional, VIP Corporate - Airbus and BBJ Aircraft Painting. Facilities operate 24/7. The Safety Manager is an integral part of the facilities leadership team.
The Safety Manager will be responsible for executing company safety policies and ensuring compliance with all applicable local and federal regulations. In addition, the Safety Manager must be an effective communicator and send clear, concise, and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing. This individual must instruct and train employees in company safety policies and procedures. The Safety Manager will be required to identify best practices and incorporate these practices into our standards to continuously improve company safety programs and policies. These best practices will impact corporate savings through elimination of occupational injuries/illnesses, property damage, and improvement of production efficiency, and safeguarding the health and safety of all employees.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Manages the employee health and safety programs by managing current safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
Provide employee safety awareness activities to prevent work-related injuries/illnesses
Champion culture improvement through effective approaches to making safety a value everyone’s mind.
Support company safety goals and strategic plan annually.
Facilitate a safety committee
Manage regulatory inspection and response processes (e.g. OSHA, environmental agencies, fire marshal).
Implements and manages DBP safety programs and trains managers and employees in work site safety policies.
Ensure safety recordkeeping (e.g. OSHA 300 log) and data integrity. Provides Operations with accurate reporting and metrics to support business safety initiatives.
Ensure the facility complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Routinely review all applicable local, regional, state, and federal regulations and interpret requirements to the organization.
Provide development and implementation of routine audits to identify and correct non-compliance conditions.
Maintain an updated database of Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals in inventory.
Perform several types of compliance inspections (life safety, spill prevention, hazard surveillance, etc.) to help maintain a safe working environment.
Maintain the following plans and Manuals for the Facility:
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan,
Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plan
Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan
Facility Safety Protocols
Respond to emergencies during regular work schedule and off shift times. Act as Incident Commander for the Facility.
Coordinate Workers Compensation Claims and Return to Duty Programs.
Administer medical surveillance program.
Investigate job accidents and incidents using Root Cause Analysis to ensure safe working practices are being followed.
Lead industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, and hearing conservation programs
Oversee environmental programs such as the wastewater system, hazardous waste storage, and air compliance.
Be available to respond to an incident or issue outside of normal working hours.
Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language fluently and have strong communication skills, both oral and written (training/presentations/report writing.)
Must possess a working knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Experience with environmental compliance is a plus.
The following work experience is preferred: investigating incidents, interviewing individuals, issuing corrective action, facilitating formal meetings, public speaking, and writing policies.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral and analytical capability. Must explain technical safety concepts in simple terms using Root Cause Analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft products; Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work at all levels within and organization and the ability to work in a diverse work group
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
Safety Manager: 3 years (Required)
Associate Safety Professional, Occupational Safety and Health Technician, or equivalent credential preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
Subject to continual loud noises.
Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time, climb steps, ladders and or service/stands.
Must be able to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dean Baldwin Painting LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dean Baldwin Painting LP prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation.
Pay: $72,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
See All 27 Environmental Project Coordinator Jobs in New Mexico
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Where New Mexico roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Environmental Project Coordinator Job Market in New Mexico
A snapshot from current New Mexico openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State of New Mexico3
- Freeport-McMoRan2
- INTERA Incorporated2
- GHD1
- PNM1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Government & Public Sector3
- Mining & Natural Resources2
- Education1
- Electronics & Hardware1
What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental project coordinator jobs across New Mexico.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field required
- Experience with NEPA compliance, environmental impact assessments, or federal permitting processes
- Familiarity with New Mexico Environment Department regulations and state permit requirements
- Project management experience coordinating field teams, contractors, and agency stakeholders
- Proficiency with GIS mapping tools and environmental data management software
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote field sites across New Mexico
Environmental Project Coordinator Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental project coordinator in New Mexico?
Most environmental project coordinator positions in New Mexico require a bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, geology, or civil engineering. New Mexico does not issue a state-specific license for this role, but many employers expect familiarity with New Mexico Environment Department permitting processes and federal NEPA requirements. Certifications such as the Project Management Professional credential or a HAZWOPER certification from a recognized provider strengthen a candidacy, particularly for roles tied to oil and gas or remediation work.
How much do environmental project coordinators make in New Mexico?
Environmental project coordinators in New Mexico earn a median of about $106,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,430 for the lowest 10% to over $173,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental project coordinators in New Mexico?
Employers hiring environmental project coordinators in New Mexico right now include State of New Mexico, Freeport-McMoRan, and INTERA Incorporated, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. New Mexico's mix of federal agencies, national laboratories, and energy sector contractors creates a broad and relatively stable hiring base for this role across the state.
Which New Mexico cities have the most environmental project coordinator jobs?
Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Grants hold the most environmental project coordinator openings in New Mexico. Albuquerque drives volume through its concentration of federal contractors, Sandia National Laboratories, and consulting firms, while Santa Fe draws openings tied to state agency compliance work, and Farmington reflects the oil and gas remediation activity in the San Juan Basin.
Are there remote environmental project coordinator jobs in New Mexico?
Yes, but they're limited, because environmental project coordination typically requires field inspections, site visits, and in-person agency meetings that cannot be done remotely. About 17% of environmental project coordinator openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, covering roles where reporting, data analysis, and permit writing make up the bulk of the work. Positions focused on NEPA document preparation or compliance reporting are the most likely to offer flexible arrangements.
How can I get hired as a environmental project coordinator in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a field technician, environmental monitor, or junior analyst role with a federal contractor or consulting firm operating in New Mexico, then moving into coordination responsibilities over time. Sandia National Laboratories and federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and the Army Corps of Engineers hire entry-level environmental staff and offer structured mentorship. A HAZWOPER certification, GIS coursework, and any direct experience with New Mexico Environment Department permit applications give candidates a concrete edge over others at the same education level.
Where can I find and apply to environmental project coordinator jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to environmental project coordinator jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings by location or specialty, find roles that fit your background, and apply directly through the posting without creating a profile or signing up.
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