Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

$57k-$70k+ per year

Burlington, WA

Full Time;
Direct Hire

Summary of Position

The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring all projects comply with local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines and procedures. This role ensures the safety of all employees, verifies projects meet regulatory standards, and provides recommendations for continuous safety improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines.
• Inspect worksites and review working conditions.
• Document reports of occurrences and maintain statistical records.
• Develop and implement OHS training programs.
• Maintain safety regulations during installation and repairs.
• Oversee disposal of substances according to environmental guidelines.
• Ensure statutes, regulations, and codes are clearly understood and met.
• Intervene to stop unsafe acts or processes that do not comply with OHS guidelines.
• Implement preventative measures to avoid recurrence of unsafe practices.
• Ensure all personnel follow personal safety precautions (e.g., protective glasses, gloves, hardhats).
• Provide training and educational opportunities for production associates and other relevant personnel in coordination with appropriate departments.
• Conduct and review post-accident and safety violation investigations in accordance with company policies and state regulations.
• Update procedures and policies to reflect new regulations or local ordinances.
• Flexibility to work nights or weekends as needed is helpful.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills

Ability to identify potential hazards and assess risks in various work environments.

Expertise in conducting thorough investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses.

Ability to analyze safety data, track trends, and use metrics to measure program effectiveness.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of emergency response planning.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

Traits

Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Adaptability to adjust safety strategies to meet changing organizational needs.

Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Initiative in identifying safety improvement opportunities.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Construction, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field; or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in workplace safety and compliance programs.

Knowledge of state and local statutes and ordinances related to fire safety, hazardous chemicals, building codes, electrical standards, noise, pollution, and environmental regulations.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive market wages

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

Upon Applying

You'll likely receive a chatbot with basic questions, then upon receiving your timely answers it's possible that you'll receive additional outreach of emails, texts and/or telephone calls from our recruiting firm if you're being considered for this or another similar position. Upon their recommendations after having discussed the position with you, it can lead to phone, virtual, and face-to-face conversations, and interviews with hiring managers at the company.

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Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Employees and applicants are provided a full and fair opportunity for employment, career advancement, and access to programs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or parental status, and will not be discriminated against for any other legally protected group or status.