Environmental Health and Safety Business Partner (56637)

Environmental Health and Safety Business Partner

MARIETTA OFFICE - MARIETTA, GA 30062

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Indirect Job Shift: Day Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: 25% to 50% Category: Safety

Description

Applied Technical Services, LLC ("ATS" or the "Company") is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

The Position:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Business Partner supports the environmental, health, and safety needs of an assigned business unit or region, typically supporting a large site, work group, or regional footprint. This role develops, implements, and maintains EHS programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while promoting a proactive safety culture. The position operates with moderate independence and partners closely with leadership to influence safe operations, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with leadership and employees, serving as a trusted advisor on all EHS matters
• Support dissemination and implementation of ATS Environmental, Health and Safety standards, policies, and strategy
• Foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility through workforce engagement and leadership coaching
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, and procedures
• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions
• Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics, including leading and lagging indicators, to drive improvement
• Deliver EHS training and provide one-on-one guidance to managers and employees
• Support workers' compensation case management including reporting, modified duty, and return-to-work strategies
• Coordinate emergency preparedness efforts including response plans and drills
• Partner with site leadership to maintain a continuous state of regulatory and internal audit readiness
• Serve as a technical EHS resource, providing guidance on risk management and operational changes
• Travel to company and client sites as needed (25-50%)

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in EHS, safety, or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements
• Ability to evaluate risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Additional requirements:

• Experience with hazardous materials handling, industrial environments, or industrial hygiene exposure monitoring preferred
• Professional certification such as ASP or CSP preferred
• Ability to act as a company representative during regulatory inspections when needed
• Understanding of the relationship between safety, quality, and productivity and impact on business outcomes

Work Conditions:

• Primarily operates in a mix of office and industrial or field environments
• Regular exposure to operational areas with occasional hazard exposure
• Moderate computer and documentation workload
• Travel between sites required
• May require participation in audits, inspections, and emergency response activities