EHS Specialist

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a EHS Specialist to support our client’s team.

EHS Specialist

Paris, KY

$31.50/hr

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Core Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrates decision-making skills to evaluate EHS risks
• Ability to identify hazards, perform risk assessments, and collaborate to support corrective actions
• Basic knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Organizational skills with the ability to coordinate tasks and prioritize projects
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and grow in EHS profession

• First Aid/CPR/ AED Certification
• OSHA 30 Hour - General Industry

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Assist with compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Coordinate comprehensive risk assessments with a focus on engaging employees while identifying and mitigating process hazards and repetitive risks
• Assist with development of site risk register and drive corrective actions through root cause analysis and prioritization
• Support audits, inspections, and incident investigations with a focus on systemic risk reduction
• Demonstrate initiative and accountability in managing assigned EHS tasks

Training & Culture Building

• Deliver targeted training programs on risk awareness, PSM, and JHA best practices
• Partner to lead site-wide safety campaigns and employee engagement efforts to foster a proactive safety culture
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to recommend process improvements

Environmental Stewardship

• Support environmental compliance activities for air, wastewater, waste management, groundwater, and stormwater programs, SPCC, CERCLA, and community right-to-know requirements.

Emergency Preparedness

• Coordinate emergency response planning and support alignment with internal teams to ensure effective preparedness and response capabilities
• Support post-incident analysis to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement efforts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support contractor safety programs and ensure alignment with site protocols

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Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Use this link (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. Due to the varying length(s) of temporary assignments, Eastridge Workforce Solutions’ Temporary Staff are not eligible for paid time off, unless required by applicable state law in which the position is based. However, from time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment.

Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents Eastridge’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. Eastridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

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