Environmental Health Safety Specialist

***LOCAL CANDIDATES TO THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA ONLY***

The Opportunit

yOur client is a well-established manufacturing organization seeking an EHS Specialist to design, implement, and oversee programs that protect employees and the environment. This role balances hands-on regulatory compliance with strategic leadership, offering the opportunity to foster a proactive culture of prevention across the facility

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Core Responsibiliti

esRegulatory Complian

• ceEnsure alignment with federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, LDEQ, Parish, and Municipal requiremen
• tsSubmit permit applications and manage all regulatory reporting obligatio

nsSafety Program Leadersh

• ipDevelop and enforce workplace safety policies including Lockout/Tagout, Powered Industrial Truck, and PPE standar

dsContinuous Improveme

• ntChampion and participate in CI initiatives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency across manufacturing operatio

nsRisk Assessment & Auditi

• ngConduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective and preventive actio

nsIncident Investigati

• onLead root cause analysis (RCA) for workplace accidents, near-misses, and environmental incidents to prevent recurren

ceTraining & Developme

• ntDesign and deliver comprehensive safety training programs for employees and contracto

rsEnvironmental Manageme

• ntManage waste, air emissions, and wastewater quality including all associated regulatory reporti

ngEmergency Respon

• seLead emergency management planning including fire protection protocols and emergency response dril

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COMPENSATION & BENEF

• ITSSalary: $60,000 – $70,000 depending on experie
• nceHealth, dental, vision & life insura
• nce401(k) with company match + profit shar
• ingPaid time

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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREM

• ENTSMUST have at least 3–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or fabrication/production environ
• mentBachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline prefe
• rredProfessional certifications highly preferred: CSP (Certified Safety Professional), EMT, and/or FA/CPR
• /AEDStrong working knowledge of OSHA, LDEQ, and applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulat
• ionsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerP
• ointExceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence safety culture at all levels of an organiza

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If you meet these qualification and are ready to start a new career opportunity, APPLY