EH&S Specialist

Health & Safety Focus Areas

• Occupational Health Monitoring – exposure assessments, medical surveillance, fit-for-duty evaluations
• Emergency Response Leadership – first point of contact for all safety incidents and near-misses on shift
• Ergonomics & Fatigue Risk – extended shift fatigue management, workstation assessments, safe lift protocols
• Hazardous Materials Handling – HAZCOM, SDS management, chemical storage and spill response
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) – program administration, verification, and real-time enforcement
• PPE Program Management – selection, training, inspection, and compliance tracking

Core Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Oversight (Extended Shifts)
• Serve as the primary on-site EH&S resource during extended, overnight, and rotating shifts
• Maintain constant safety awareness across all active work areas and departments
• Conduct real-time job hazard analyses (JHAs) at the start of each shift
• Perform shift-start and mid-shift safety walk-throughs
• Inspect equipment, housekeeping, PPE compliance, and emergency egress routes
• Monitor personnel for signs of fatigue, heat/cold stress, or impairment
• Respond immediately to all workplace incidents, injuries, near-misses, and unsafe conditions
• Administer first aid as needed and activate emergency response plans
• Maintain a shift safety log documenting all observations, interventions, incidents, and corrective actions taken
• Incident Investigation & Reporting
• Lead or support root cause analyses (RCA) for injuries, near-misses, and property damage incidents
• Complete thorough incident investigation reports
• Enter all incident data into the corporate OSHA 300/301 recordkeeping system and EH&S tracking database
• Track and follow up on corrective action items to verified completion
• Escalate open items to the EH&S Coordinator
• Identify trends across incident data and present findings to management with recommendations for systemic improvements
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure continuous compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and applicable state/local occupational health and safety regulations
• Support compliance with EPA, DOT, and environmental regulations
• Prepare, submit, and maintain required regulatory reports, manifests, and permit documentation
• Afford assistance with regulatory inspections and internal audits
• Training & Safety Culture
• Deliver shift-appropriate safety training and toolbox talks
• Conduct required new employee EH&S onboarding
• Develop and update training materials, safety bulletins, and visual aids
• Coach front-line employees and supervisors on safe work practices
• Build peer safety leadership at all levels
• Track training completion and ensure regulatory training currency
• Environmental & Waste Management
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams
• Monitor and document environmental compliance activities
• Conduct spill prevention and response activities
• Support completion of Tier II reporting and other environmental reporting obligations
• Program Administration & Documentation
• Administer and maintain site-specific EH&S programs
• Support the EH&S Coordinator in tracking KPIs and preparing safety performance summaries
• Coordinate contractor EH&S prequalification, site orientation, and ongoing safety oversight

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: Minimum 2–4 years of direct EH&S experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or operational setting with demonstrated experience on extended or rotating shifts
• Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (required); First Aid/CPR/AED (required)
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, RCRA, EPCRA, NFPA standards, LOTO, confined space, and hazardous materials handling
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication; ability to influence without direct authority; proficiency in Microsoft Office and EH&S recordkeeping systems
• Preferred: Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential, or active pursuit thereof
• Experience with EH&S management systems such as VelocityEHS, Intelex, or Cority
• Industrial hygiene sampling experience (noise, air quality, chemical exposure monitoring)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish — highly preferred for multi-lingual workforce environments

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform duties across industrial environments, including exposure to noise, temperature extremes, chemicals, and moving equipment
• Physical requirements include: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10–12 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Use of required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and respirator as required
• Work in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions
• Work in extended, rotating, overnight, and weekend shifts on a consistent basis
• Approximately 30% regional travel to support multi-site operations