Environmental, Health, and Safety; EH&S Specialist at NES, Inc. Folsom, CA

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Specialist job at NES, Inc.. Folsom, CA.

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This is a hands-on, full-time position with day-to-day duties that include providing consulting performing environmental audits and inspections at various client work sites, performing health and safety audits, and ensuring client compliance. Webelievecollaboration is the key to success and pride ourselves on employee engagement to improve our organization and the clients we serve. Visit our website atto learn more about who we are and what we do!

NES, Inc., conducts pre-employment drug screenings, background, and driving record checks, for all new hires. We are an E-Verify employer, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Develop a compliance assessment plan and conduct facility site assessments at various client locations for environmental, health, and safety compliance requirements.
• Develop assessment findings report with recommended corrective actions.
• Assist clients to meet and exceed environmental and safety compliance objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and related regulatory agencies.
• Document findings and observations in forms, field notes, chain of custody documents, etc. as needed.
• Responsible for Client EH&S program and plan development.
• Customize and deliver regulatory-required environmental and safety-related training to clients and their respective teams.
• Use data systems to track client compliance deadlines, key events, and client-specific requirements.
• Maintain awareness of changing environmental and safety laws, regulations, and local ordinances, and how they may impact clients.
• Assist with other departments as assigned.

• Public speaking skills, able to function in diverse work environments and relate to diverse class groups.
• Proficient understanding of applicable environmental & safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to analyze, document, collect data, audit, and report results.
• Proficient on a computer using programs such as Acrobat and Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Must be knowledgeable or willing to learn various environmental and safety programs including but not limited to: HMBP, Hazardous Waste Management, Hazmat/Haz Waste Transportation) and site audits for clients to comply with environmental & safety regulations. Provide OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), Environmental (Title 22/RCRA, HMBP, SPCC) & Transportation (DOT, IATA, IMDG) training programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in core science or closely related field (e.g., chemistry, biology, etc.).

• Must have prior EH&S Experience in a work setting, preferably as a consultant.
• Must demonstrate a general experience and knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and environmental & compliance regulations.
• Ability to build trust and client relationships.
• Dedicated to compliance regulations.
• Exhibit ability to work independently with basic oversight.
• EH&S Specialist II additional requirements include but are not limited to:
  • Ability to anticipate client needs.
  • Accurately interpret laws and regulations.
  • Mentor, train, and advise EH&S Specialist I.
  • Diligent in growing professional development certifications.

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred (with 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher certificates).
• REHS – Registered Environmental Health Specialist, preferred.
• CHMM – Certified Hazardous Material Manager, preferred.
• ICC California UST System Operator preferred or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Qualified Industrial Storm Water Practitioner preferred or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

$68,000 to $80,000 annually. Travel is required 50-75% of the time (mostly day trips) and expenses are company-paid. This position will cover a variety of clients in the central California area including the Bay Area and Gilroy.

• Medical - six plans to choose from including Kaiser (coverage begins the 1st of the month after completing 30 days of employment).
• Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance (coverage begins…