EHS Specialist

Job Summary

The EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting and advancing environmental, health, and safety programs across a chemical blending operation and two additional facilities (an out‑of‑state warehouse and a chemical production site). This role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, and reducing risk through proactive hazard identification, training, and continuous improvement.

Early‑career EHS professional (1–3 years of experience) looking to gain hands‑on, multi‑site experience in chemical manufacturing and distribution environments.

• Support development, implementation, and enforcement of EHS policies, procedures, and programs across all assigned sites.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments within chemical blending, production, and warehouse operations.
• Identify workplace hazards and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and follow‑up actions for near misses, injuries, and property damage.
• Assist with industrial hygiene monitoring, PPE assessments, and ergonomic evaluations as needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and visibility on the production floor.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, DOT, hazardous waste management).
• Support chemical management programs including SDS maintenance, labeling, and inventory tracking.
• Assist with waste management, spill prevention, and environmental reporting requirements.
• Participate in environmental inspections and regulatory audits.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs (Hazard Communication, PPE, Lockout/Tagout, Emergency Response).
• Support onboarding safety training for new employees.
• Maintain EHS documentation, records, and training logs.
• Provide EHS support and guidance to an out‑of‑state warehouse and an additional chemical production facility.
• Travel periodically to conduct audits, inspections, and training at remote locations.
• Act as a point of contact for EHS issues across assigned facilities, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Track EHS metrics and assist in reporting safety performance indicators.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing incidents, improving compliance, and enhancing operational safety.
• Stay current on EHS regulations and best practices relevant to chemical manufacturing and warehousing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or warehouse environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and basic environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities across multiple sites.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

• Experience in chemical blending, chemical manufacturing, or hazardous materials handling.
• Familiarity with OSHA PSM, EPA regulations, DOT shipping requirements, or hazardous waste management.
• Professional certifications (or progress toward) such as ASP, GSP, or CHMM.
• Experience conducting safety training or audits.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing