Environmental Health & Safety; EHS) Specialist

Position: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Job Title:

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Job Description

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist oversees and coordinates safety and environmental programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. This role develops, implements, and monitors accident prevention initiatives, supports environmental compliance, and serves as a key resource for regulatory adherence related to OSHA, DOT hazardous materials, and wastewater management.

Responsibilities

+ Develop, implement, and monitor safety programs that reduce the frequency of accidents and injuries across the organization.

+ Plan, implement, communicate, and monitor safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA regulations, as well as DOT hazardous materials transportation requirements.

+ Ensure compliance with DOT regulations for the safe handling, packaging, labeling, and transportation of hazardous materials, including proper use of UN identification numbers and accurate shipping documentation.

+ Manage and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication (Haz Com) standards, ensuring accessibility and employee understanding of chemical hazards.

+ Support wastewater management and environmental compliance programs, including proper handling, storage, coordination of treatment, and disposal of wastewater and related materials.

+ Audit safety and environmental program elements for effectiveness, schedule and perform safety inspections, identify issues, and develop corrective action plans in collaboration with the Director of EHS.

+ Supervise, control, and monitor fire prevention and firefighting activities to reduce fire risk and ensure appropriate emergency response.

+ Investigate all accidents, injuries, and hazardous material incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend or coordinate corrective actions.

+ Lead safety training programs that instruct employees in general safe work practices, chemical safety, hazardous materials handling, SDS usage, and DOT requirements.

+ Maintain thorough knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations, DOT Haz Mat regulations (49 CFR), and relevant environmental regulations, including those related to wastewater compliance.

+ Identify potential safety and environmental hazards at all facilities, including chemical and waste handling risks, and report hazards and recommendations for elimination or reduction to management.

+ Assist the Director of EHS in coordinating the design and construction of new equipment, facilities, and work methods to ensure compliance with safety, hazardous material, and environmental regulations.

+ Ensure proper labeling, storage, segregation, and documentation of hazardous materials, including assignment and verification of UN numbers and hazard classes.

+ Train employees and supervisors to report any injury, spill, or hazardous material exposure that occurs on the job immediately and accurately.

+ Prepare and maintain required safety, environmental, and regulatory reports, including those related to hazardous materials and wastewater compliance.

+ Oversee products, chemicals, and regulatory compliance programs with a strong focus on environmental compliance, chemical management, and fluid safety.

+ Build effective working relationships across the facility and remain approachable while promoting a strong safety culture.

+ Balance time between the manufacturing floor and desk-based documentation work, typically spending approximately half of the time in each setting.

Essential Skills

+ Approximately 3 or more years of related experience in safety, environmental compliance, or a closely related field.

+ Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred in a relevant discipline such as safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.

+ Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance standards.

+ Working knowledge of DOT hazardous materials transportation regulations (49 CFR), including classification, packaging, labeling, and placarding requirements.

+ Experience managing Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and implementing Hazard Communication (Haz Com) programs.

+ Familiarity with wastewater management practices and environmental compliance requirements, including EPA and local/state regulations.

+ Ability to understand, interpret, and enforce safety, hazardous materials, and environmental requirements and cautions.

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Experience with fluid chemistry and chemical safety, particularly in environments with chemical…