EHS Specialist Chicago, IL
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Pharmaceutical
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Occupational Health & Safety
Spanish/English Bi-Lingual EHS Specialist
Our client is looking for an experienced Spanish/English Bi-Lingual EHS Specialist to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives for our client's Chicago, Illinois facility. This role will serve as a key resource for site leadership by promoting safe operations, strengthening compliance practices, and driving risk-reduction efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of OSHA standards, hazard identification, incident management, and workers' compensation administration, along with the ability to turn data into practical improvement plans.
This position is 100% on-site.
The operation runs on 3 shifts; while most of the EHS Specialist's time will be spent during 1st shift, to be successful in the role, the person will be required to be flexible and work all the shifts, when needed.
Salary: $80,000-$105,000
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, 401K and more
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Responsibilities:- Serve as a knowledgeable safety partner to site leadership and employees, offering guidance that supports a proactive and accountable safety culture.
- Identify workplace risks, assess potential impacts, and develop practical corrective measures while monitoring projects through completion.
- Review safety metrics, incident trends, and operational data to recommend initiatives that lower exposure and improve facility performance.
- Lead incident response activities, coordinate investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented effectively.
- Oversee workers' compensation reporting, case documentation, claim-related data, and cost tracking to support timely resolution and compliance.
- Build, maintain, and organize EHS records and databases to ensure accurate reporting and reliable access to facility information.
- Interpret regulatory requirements, industry standards, and technical guidance to support compliant and effective site practices.
- Support readiness for corporate, customer, and regulatory audits by conducting self-assessments, maintaining documentation, and addressing findings.
- Deliver training on safety policies, regulatory expectations, and operating procedures to strengthen employee awareness and compliance.
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