EHS and Sustainability Specialist

EHS and Sustainability Specialist

Supports the Environmental, Health, and Safety functions by tracking and analyzing company-wide safety and environmental metrics, administering EHS software systems, developing dashboards, and driving data‑informed decisions to improve compliance and progress toward environmental goals.

• Administer EHS software platforms (incident management, training portals, compliance tracking).
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track KPIs for safety, compliance, and environmental performance (LTIFR, TRIR, AFR, GHG emissions). Analyze trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Distribute recurring reports and KPIs for leadership, operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify emerging trends and recommend preventive actions or corrective measures.
• Partner with field safety, compliance, and operations teams to ensure accurate data entry and timely reporting.
• Facilitate Material Recovery Facility tours and presentations with key stakeholders to showcase recycling operations and identify partnership opportunities.
• Support EHS audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions through data analysis and reporting.
• Assist with data integrity checks and troubleshoot software/system issues.
• Support annual sustainability reporting and verify data alignment with GRI and GRESB frameworks.
• Implement and maintain safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Ensure contractors and vendors meet company safety requirements.
• Conduct field observations and job hazard analyses under senior safety staff supervision.

Manages EHS data systems, tracks key performance metrics, and generates dashboards and reports that inform decision‑making. Analyzes trends in safety incidents, environmental impacts, and compliance activities to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Contributes to sustainability reporting, supports audits and inspections, engages with internal teams and external stakeholders, and represents the company through facility tours and outreach efforts.

• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI (or similar data visualization tools).
• Experience with EHS software systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make actionable recommendations.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; confident speaking in front of diverse audiences to represent and promote LRS sustainability initiatives and mission.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Sustainability, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a data analysis or EHS‑related role preferred.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly required to talk and hear, both in person and by phone or web meetings.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• May be required to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Work performed in a typical office environment with moderate noise levels in a climate‑controlled environment.
• Potential for remote work or hybrid work arrangement.

Internal and external travel to support outreach efforts, audits, inspections, and facility tours (as needed).

Compensation: $78,000 - $100,000.