EHS Specialist

Overview

Tek Wissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.

EHS Specialist

Bloomington, MN 55435

12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type:
Onsite

Temporary EHS Specialist responsible for providing hands-on Environmental, Health, and Safety support across manufacturing, facilities, contractors, and project activities. Ensures regulatory compliance, identifies workplace hazards, investigates incidents, supports risk reduction, and maintains continuity of critical EHS programs.

• Provide daily EHS support and visible field presence for employees, contractors, supervisors, Facilities, and project teams.
• Support safety reviews for equipment installation, startup, modification, maintenance, and construction activities.
• Conduct incident investigations and support root cause analysis.
• Develop, track, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Perform field inspections, audits, safety observations, and hazard assessments.
• Support EHS programs, compliance activities, and required documentation.
• Develop, review, and maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Support contractor safety through work-plan reviews, field oversight, and control verification.
• Maintain emergency response readiness, including equipment, supplies, and documentation.
• Deliver EHS training, coaching, and safety awareness activities.
• Track action items, audit findings, compliance requirements, and project commitments.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement practical risk-reduction measures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, contractors, and site leadership.
• Manage assigned EHS activities independently and ensure timely completion.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, EHS, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in occupational safety, EHS, manufacturing safety, industrial safety, facilities safety, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience managing corrective actions.
• Experience performing risk assessments, audits, inspections, and field evaluations.
• Contractor safety experience.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, construction, or project activities preferred.
• Experience developing or maintaining Lockout/Tagout procedures preferred.
• Strong hazard recognition and risk assessment skills.
• Practical judgment and sound decision-making.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
• Strong field presence and employee engagement skills.
• Manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, electronics, semiconductor, or industrial operations experience preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA Construction requirements preferred.
• Emergency response or emergency preparedness experience preferred.
• Certifications such as ASP, GSP, CSP, or CHMM are a plus.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments is preferred.

Tek Wissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.