Job Description

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for supporting site safety and environmental compliance across manufacturing operations and construction projects. This role plays a key part in strengthening safety culture, maintaining regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement through training, risk assessments, and incident prevention.

EHS Specialist Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily construction site inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Develop and implement site-specific EHS policies and procedures and maintain compliance with ISO 14001 certification requirements.
• Lead safety training, toolbox talks, and stand-downs to reinforce safe work practices and increase employee awareness.
• Facilitate incident reporting, investigations, and communications, and track preventive and corrective actions through completion.
• Support regulatory inspections and third-party audits, collect EHS data, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate management-of-change reviews for new processes, equipment, and facility modifications.
• Serve as an emergency coordinator, maintain emergency action plans, and provide delegated departmental coverage as needed.
• Track site EHS objectives and partner with employees and leaders to drive safety culture improvements.

EHS Specialist Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university and 5+ years of related safety or environmental experience.
• Technical experience with OSHA and EPA regulations and EHS oversight of large-scale construction or site expansion projects.
• Strong communication, organizational, and independent decision-making skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and required testing equipment.
• Manufacturing experience, EHS training experience, and CSP, CHST, or equivalent certification preferred; First Aid/CPR/AED certification and OSHA 10- or 30-hour training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel at least 20% of the time.

You should be proficient in:

• Construction Management
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• ISO 14001 Certification Experience