Environmental Health Safety Specialist
Job in
Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, 39500, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
Jobster LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Role Overview
A manufacturing facility is seeking an EHS Specialist to manage and improve environmental, health, and safety programs. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk reduction, environmental reporting, and building a strong safety culture across operations. This is a hands‑on position with ownership of site‑level EHS functions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Drive safety culture and engage employees across all levels to meet safety objectives
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations
- Review facility changes and new equipment for safety and compliance impact
- Maintain environmental management systems and support ISO 14001 compliance
- Prepare and submit required environmental reports (e.g., emissions, waste, water monitoring)
- Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal processes
- Oversee air, water, stormwater, and waste monitoring, testing, and audits
- Conduct safety training for employees and supervisors, including site‑specific content development
- Identify hazards, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions
- Lead safety improvement projects using modern tools and best practices
- Evaluate and improve effectiveness of EHS control programs
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing EHS role
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and regulatory compliance requirements
- Experience with environmental permitting, reporting, and recordkeeping
- Familiarity with high-risk manufacturing environments and safety controls
- Proficiency with safety systems and tools (e.g., MS Office, Smartsheet, or similar platforms)
- Ability to influence teams and drive cultural change in safety practices
- Experience in at least one specialty area (e.g., cranes/rigging, electrical safety, fall protection, welding)
- ASP or CSP certification
- Experience with behavior‑based safety programs (e.g., Safe Start, STOP)
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and safety improvement events (Kaizens)
- Salary range: $70,000–$80,000
- Bonus:
Not included - Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and supplemental insurance plans available
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