EHS Specialist II

EHS Specialist II

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II is responsible for providing site-level EHS support to plant leadership, administrative teams, and front-line production employees. This role leads EHS initiatives, processes, and policies under the direction of site leadership and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. Specialist II serves as a visible safety leader on the plant floor, supporting continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety performance.

Responsibilities:

• Put safety first – Always! Lead and foster our "people first" culture.
• Ensure EHS policies and procedures are followed by all site personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist with development and delivery of EHS training, including site orientation and safety awareness programs.
• Respond to incidents and coordinate investigations to identify hazards, verify corrective actions, and evaluate effectiveness of controls.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring corrective actions are completed and sustained.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and engineers to ensure compliance with EHS standards and requirements.
• Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and conduct annual reviews of completed JHAs.
• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and provide safety guidance based on technical expertise.
• Plan and manage emergency response training and drills in coordination with the Site Emergency Response Team.
• Collaborate with engineering and site leadership on equipment selection and development of safe operating procedures.
• Manage environmental permit compliance activities related to wastewater, stormwater, and chemical management.
• Select, author, and maintain content for internal EHS communications or webpages.
• Ensure EHS compliance deadlines are met for assigned facilities or departments.
• Provide technical guidance regarding health-related issues and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE); maintain PPE inventory.
• Assist the EHS Manager with reviewing, creating, and updating EHS procedures, manuals, and documentation.
• Lead the Site Safety Committee and escalate concerns to plant leadership.
• Participate in extended EHS initiatives and cross-site projects as assigned.
• Serve on-call to respond to incidents or provide EHS support when required.
• Act as delegate for the EHS Manager for Tier III meetings when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Location:

Winchester, Virginia, United States

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

Experience:

We are looking for leaders with either a bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health, public health, natural sciences, or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant EHS experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 7 or more years of experience in an EHS-related role. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Required

Skills & Experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a self-directed team manufacturing environment.

Preferred

Skills & Experience:

• Experience leading site level safety initiatives or committees.
• Experience supporting environmental permit compliance programs.
• Experience participating in emergency response teams.

Salary:
Base Salary Range: $65,000-$95,000 annually

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and education options.
• Stock purchase program.
• Employee discount program.

Who We Are:

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. Today, Trex is the world's #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the…