Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Environmental Specialist (EHS) Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to lead and develop environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs across plant operations. The role is responsible for environmental compliance, waste management, operational planning, environmental risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) systems, programs, and procedures.
• Lead environmental compliance activities and ensure adherence to local regulations, environmental legislation, and company standards.
• Develop annual work plans, departmental objectives, KPIs, and monitor performance against strategic goals.
• Manage environmental operational requirements across pre-operational, operational, and post-operational phases.
• Plan and manage operational capacity, efficiency, effectiveness, and resource utilization.
• Lead environmental audits, inspections, monitoring, verification, and compliance assessments.
• Identify environmental risks and implement preventive and corrective actions to minimize operational hazards.
• Oversee waste management, industrial wastewater treatment, air quality monitoring, pollution control, and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop environmental specifications, standards, technical procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering solutions for environmental and EHS-related challenges.
• Coordinate with Plant Operations, Engineering, Contractors, Suppliers, and Head Office to ensure environmental compliance.
• Lead environmental training, awareness programs, and communication initiatives for plant personnel.
• Review and approve environmental aspects of new equipment, machinery, projects, and installations.
• Monitor changes in environmental legislation and ensure organizational compliance.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage environmental KPIs, reporting, documentation, and continuous improvement programs.
• Participate in strategic planning and environmental program development across multiple facilities.
• Support Saudization initiatives, employee engagement, occupational safety programs, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as the environmental technical advisor to management, employees, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Assume Safety Section responsibilities when required (NEBOSH qualified).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Management Systems (EMS), ISO 14001, OSHA, and NEBOSH requirements.
• Experience in industrial plants, manufacturing, food production, or heavy industries.
• Knowledge of waste management, wastewater treatment, environmental monitoring, and sustainability practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP is preferred.

• Environmental Compliance
• EHS Management
• Environmental Risk Assessment
• Waste Management
• Industrial Wastewater Treatment
• Air Quality Management
• Environmental Auditing
• ISO 14001
• OSHA
• NEBOSH
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Planning
• KPI Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainability
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Training
• Regulatory Compliance