Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Full-time position.

• Implement programs and develop facility-specific procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Integrate company and facility-level EHS management systems to maintain compliance, environmental protection, and safe operating conditions.
• Review and report regulatory compliance status and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log, Form 101, and other governmental and corporate database records.
• Coordinate and control an effective accident prevention program.
• Implement education and training to support regulatory and business requirements.
• Act as the contractor-plant representative to assure compliance of all process safety management (PSM)-related requirements from contractors.
• Provide resource and support to facility safety teams.
• Investigate all releases, injuries, and near-misses.
• Coordinate the Job Safety Analysis program, OSHA PPE compliance program, and maintain the safety data sheet (SDS) system.
• Conduct periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working environment to ensure conformance with safety and sanitary standards and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver strong results from behavioral based processes.
• Maintain facility compliance records for permits. Review federal, state, and local regulation changes that impact permits and collaborate with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Identify and assess hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control practices and programs.

• HS diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical, Environmental Engineering/Science or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of EHS related experience required. Relevant internship/co‑op experience will be counted toward this.
• Advanced professional certification in safety (e.g., CSP, CIH) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements and EHS policies, procedures, and programs required.
• Experience in life safety codes: EHS rules, HAZOP, training, principles of occupational safety and health, and industrial hygiene.
• Critical thinking with the ability to lead a team and good interpersonal communication.
• Strong coaching, facilitating and training skills.

• Health & wellness benefits starting day 1 of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401K eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate eligibility.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEO/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.