EH&S Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Be the Safety Leader Who Keeps Operations Running as an EH&S Specialist

Location: Charlotte, NC | Payrate: $34/hour | Schedule: 2nd shift; 4:30pm to 12:30am

**Training Schedule will be 1st shift: 8:00 am to 4:30pm for first 2 weeks**

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry leader in HVAC Manufacturing to hire an experienced EH&S Specialist for a critical second-shift position. This is more than a safety role—it's an opportunity to serve as the trusted Environmental Health & Safety professional and sole emergency medical responder, protecting employees and ensuring operational excellence when independent judgment matters most.

If you're a confident decision-maker who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about workplace safety, employee well-being, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

Make an Impact Every Shift

As the sole EH&S presence during second shift, you'll be entrusted with safeguarding employees, maintaining compliance, and responding to workplace incidents with professionalism and confidence. Working independently, you'll make real-time decisions that directly impact employee safety and business operations, serving as the critical link between off-shift production and daytime leadership.

What You'll Do

Lead Safety on the Manufacturing Floor

• Monitor production activities through continuous observation to verify compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Identify unsafe equipment, conditions, or work practices and immediately exercise delegated stop-work authority when necessary to protect employees.

• Coach team members on safe work practices in real-time while fostering a culture of accountability and safety awareness.

• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, emergency systems, workplace conditions, and safety controls, maintaining audit-ready documentation.

• Complete safety documentation, records management, and procedure development during off-shift hours for daytime review and implementation.

• Partner with second-shift employees to identify hazards, concerns, and opportunities for continuous improvement that may not be visible during daytime operations.

Provide Occupational Health & Emergency Medical Response

• Serve as the site's sole trained emergency medical responder during second shift.

• Independently assess workplace injuries and illnesses, administer treatment within your certified scope of practice, and determine when emergency medical services or transportation are required.

• Maintain readiness of first aid supplies, emergency response equipment, and medical resources across the facility.

• Track occupational health surveillance requirements for second-shift employees and coordinate required evaluations with daytime providers.

• Identify workplace exposures and health risks unique to off-shift operations and communicate findings for corrective action.

Investigate Incidents & Support Continuous Improvement

• Respond to workplace incidents while balancing employee care with objective incident investigation.

• Secure incident scenes, document evidence, photograph conditions, and gather witness statements before shift end.

• Prepare comprehensive investigation packages for the client's EH&S leadership team to support regulatory reporting and corrective action planning.

• Maintain detailed written shift reports every shift—including those without incidents—to ensure complete visibility into second-shift operations.

• Exercise sound judgment by resolving issues independently while escalating matters requiring management authorization or additional resources.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of Environmental Health & Safety experience , preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Current certification authorizing independent emergency medical assessment and treatment in an occupational setting, consistent with applicable state licensure and assigned responsibilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently for an entire shift while making sound safety and medical decisions without on-site supervision.

• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing detailed reports and documentation.

• Proven ability to confidently stop work or remove equipment from service when employee safety is at risk.

• Ability to remain objective while both responding to and investigating workplace incidents.

• Comfortable working throughout an active manufacturing facility, including elevated platforms, confined or restricted spaces, outdoor environments, and while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as the primary EH&S representative during off-shift manufacturing operations.

• Previous experience conducting workplace incident investigations and root cause analysis.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety compliance programs.

• Experience supporting occupational health initiatives and employee wellness programs.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee engagement skills with the ability to influence safe behaviors across all levels of the organization.

Apply Today

If you're ready to take ownership of workplace safety, make confident decisions, and help create a safer manufacturing environment every day, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial and help protect the people, processes, and performance that keep an industry leader moving forward.

Pay Details: $34.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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