Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Industry: Industrial & Commercial Services

Location (city, state): Waco, TX

Assignment Type: Direct Hire (Full-Time)

Pay: $90,000–$95,000 annually

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM−4:00 PM ( May need to work hours outside of normal schedule on occasion)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, FSA and HSA options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, company holidays, and additional wellness benefits.

About The Company:

Our client is an established organization with a diverse range of business operations and a strong commitment to employee development, workplace safety, and professional growth. They offer a collaborative work environment focused on maintaining high standards, continuous improvement, and long-term success.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support workplace safety initiatives and regulatory compliance across multiple locations. This individual will focus on identifying potential hazards, reducing workplace incidents, and strengthening safety practices through inspections, employee training, incident investigations, and risk assessments. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on safety professional who can confidently address safety concerns, communicate expectations, and work effectively with employees and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct facility and job site inspections to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and training programs in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Investigate workplace incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Deliver safety training to employees and management on regulatory requirements and safe work practices.
• Monitor safety performance, identify incident trends, and recommend improvements to reduce workplace accidents.
• Partner with internal teams, customers, and regulatory agencies during safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain documentation related to safety inspections, training, investigations, and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or technical training preferred.
• 5+ years of professional EHS or occupational safety experience.
• Previous experience in an industrial, construction, manufacturing, or similar environment required.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable industry safety standards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and employee training.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Details:

• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred.
• Occasional travel required, including potential overnight stays.
• Must be comfortable working in office, industrial, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds and safely maneuver around equipment and job sites.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.