EHS Specialist
Job Summary
This EHS Specialist role supports environmental health and safety initiatives at a busy manufacturing facility featuring rotating machinery, cutting tools, heat bars, and industrial ovens. The position focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance for air and water permits while strengthening safety programs and building a proactive safety culture across operations.
You will conduct hazard assessments, lead incident investigations, deliver training, and track key metrics to drive continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
Essential Functions
- Assist with environmental permit reporting and maintain compliance documentation for air and water permits
- Conduct hazard assessments for machinery, thermal, and chemical hazards while supporting OSHA compliance efforts
- Participate in incident investigations, track safety metrics including TRIR and DART, and identify improvement trends
- Deliver safety training sessions, maintain accurate records, and assist with SOP development
- Support emergency planning, drills, and facility safety inspections
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
- 2+ years of EHS or manufacturing experience
- Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance, including 1910 standards and recordkeeping requirements
- Experience with environmental permit management and regulatory reporting
- Ability to work in active manufacturing environments with machinery and chemical exposure
Preferred Qualifications
- CSP, ASP, or CIH certification
- Prior experience in manufacturing or industrial facilities
- Background in environmental permit management and compliance
Technical Skills
- Environmental permit compliance and reporting
- OSHA 1910 standards and recordkeeping
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Safety training development and delivery
- Safety metrics tracking (TRIR, DART)
- Regulatory documentation and record management
- Emergency response planning
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related technical field is required. Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or CIH are preferred but not required for early-career candidates with strong fundamentals.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range is $90,000 to $115,000 depending on experience and qualifications. This full-time direct hire position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in EHS and regulatory compliance.