Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to administer the EHS program for a manufacturing business unit. This individual contributor role focuses on regulatory compliance, safety culture, training, incident management, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Recommend, implement, and track employee and contractor safety training to meet applicable legislation, company policy, and best-practice requirements
• Monitor training compliance, including certifications and expiration dates, and report non-compliance to appropriate managers
• Conduct EHS orientations and ongoing education on new or updated procedures, processes, and regulations
• Document, investigate, and report unsafe conditions, near misses, accidents, and any improper conduct that could endanger safety
• Perform periodic facility audits to ensure compliance with EHS regulations and company policies, escalating issues as needed
• Develop, implement, and lead Emergency Action Plans; coordinate with local police and fire departments and schedule emergency drills as the site emergency coordinator
• Manage the process to maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications
• Monitor regulations and safety climate changes; recommend program updates and liaise with federal, state, and local regulatory and emergency service agencies
• Compile, analyze, and interpret EHS-related data and provide timely reports to management
• Manage the facilities' workers' compensation process, including claim filing, accuracy, and timeliness (coordinating with HR as appropriate)
• Manage the site drug/alcohol program (coordinating with HR as appropriate)
• Review and recommend revisions to EHS-related contracts and third-party supplier agreements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or work experience
• 2+ years of EHS experience
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and comply with OSHA and other federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal/external contacts
• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification
• Experience in an ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 certified environment
• Demonstrated experience working with a field service organization