EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist Our well-established client is hiring a Senior EHS leader in the Burr Ridge IL area to lead EHS programs and champion a strong safety culture in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate would have 7 plus years in chemical or heavy industrial manufacturing environments. This is a boots on the ground role for a passionate EHS professional who thrives working across all levels of the organization to make an impact & drive continuous improvement. If your open to the Burr Ridge area, let’s connect! These responsibilities are fundamental to the successful performance of this role. Regulatory Compliance & EHS Programs Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations for manufacturing and laboratory operations, including RCRA hazardous waste, air emissions, industrial hygiene, occupational health, and EPA-required plans. Process Safety Management (PSM) Serve as a key site leader for OSHA PSM compliance, maintaining and continuously improving all 14 PSM elements in partnership with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production in a PSM-covered facility. Incident Investigation & Prevention Own and lead the site incident investigation process, ensuring effective root cause analysis, corrective actions, and sustainable solutions that prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement. Safety Leadership, Culture & Behavioral-Based Safety Champion a strong safety culture by leading the Plant Safety Team, and by serving as the company leader for the SafeStart behavioral-based safety program. Reinforce best practices through engagement with leadership, training, audits, and proactive employee involvement. Ability to assess hazards, determine appropriate PPE requirements, audit PPE usage, and manage PPE selection, ordering, and inventory in compliance with OSHA standards. Training & Competency Management Ensure all employees and contractors complete required EHS training by partnering with department leaders to identify needs, approving qualified training resources, and maintaining training plans that meet regulatory and company requirements. Regulatory Reporting & Agency Interface Prepare, submit, and maintain accurate and timely regulatory filings and records, including OSHA injury logs, Tier II, SARA 313, RCRA reports, wastewater testing, and air emissions reports. Represent the facility during regulatory inspections and audits. Salary $115,000 - $130,000 Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Minimum 7 years of progressive EHS experience in chemical manufacturing or similarly regulated industrial environments, including experience in a PSM-covered facility. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred. Skills & Abilities Demonstrated expertise applying OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience supporting or leading compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), including practical application of the 14 PSM elements. Working knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste management, air permitting and emissions reporting, wastewater requirements, and EPA-required plans (e.g., SPCC). Experience preparing and submitting regulatory reports and maintaining compliance records. Demonstrated ability to lead safety and behavioral-based safety initiatives (e.g., SafeStart or similar) through influence, coaching, and technical credibility in a senior individual contributor role. Ability to facilitate cross-functional projects using structured methods. High attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate, timely work. Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels internally and externally. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. **If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jennifer Wojcik at View email address on click.appcast.io. JO: 8.26JW #LI-JH3