EHS Specialist

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a highly experienced EHS professional to serve as a Senior EHS Specialist (Contract-to-Hire) with primary responsibility for leading EHS training, compliance tracking, and safety leadership development initiatives. This role requires a self-directed, proven performer who can quickly assess current programs, identify gaps, and implement structured, scalable solutions in a complex, high-tech environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening workforce readiness, improving leadership accountability, and advancing this teams safety culture. This position is structured as a contract role with the potential for full-time conversion based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

1. Training Program Leadership (Primary Focus) Take immediate ownership of the site's EHS training program, including evaluation, standardization, and improvement. Design and implement robust training systems and processes, including role-based training matrices and compliance tracking. Ensure alignment with OSHA/Cal-OSHA, global standards, and site-specific risks. Drive training compliance performance to ≥98-100%, including closing existing gaps and preventing recurrence. Oversee and improve LMS utilization, data accuracy, and reporting capabilities.

2. Safety Leadership Development (Key Initiative) Develop and implement a Safety Leadership Training program for supervisors, managers, and senior leaders. Integrate: Human Performance (HOP) principles Effective safety engagement and interventions Incident investigation methods (e.g., Kelvin TOP-SET) Partner with Site Management Team to align training with the Safety Leadership Scorecard (2026). Facilitate leadership workshops and ensure practical application in the field.

3. Training Delivery & Workforce Qualification Deliver high-quality, engaging training sessions (classroom and hands-on). Partner with SMEs across Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and Failure Analysis. Establish and support train-the-trainer capability to scale delivery.

4. Compliance & Audit Readiness Ensure all training and qualification programs meet regulatory and internal requirements. Maintain audit-ready documentation and records. Conduct audits of training systems and field execution. Identify gaps and drive timely corrective actions.

5. Incident Investigation & Learning Integration Support or lead incident investigations, particularly high-potential events and near misses. Identify training and system gaps contributing to incidents. Translate findings into actionable training improvements and safety communications.

6. Data, Metrics & Reporting Track and report: Training compliance rates Overdue and expiring certifications Leadership engagement metrics Incident trends linked to training gaps Provide actionable insights to EHS leadership and site management.

Success Measures (First 6-12 Months) Training compliance sustained at ≥98-100% Safety Leadership Training program fully implemented Clear, functional training matrix and LMS structure in place Measurable improvement in audit readiness and documentation quality Reduction in repeat incidents linked to training or competency gaps Positive feedback from leadership on training relevance and impact

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience) 7+ years of EHS experience, preferably in: Semiconductor High-tech manufacturing R&D environments with complex hazards Demonstrated success building or transforming EHS training programs Strong knowledge of OSHA/Cal-OSHA regulations Experience with LMS platforms and training compliance systems Proven ability to influence leaders and drive accountability CSP, ASP, CHST, or similar certification Experience with: Laser safety programs Electrical safety / QEW environments Hazardous materials and chemical safety Familiarity with: Human Performance (HOP) Learning teams Structured investigation methodologies

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.