EH&S Specialist

About the role

The EHS Specialist provides strategic and hands-on leadership across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting a safe, sustainable work environment.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Risk Management: Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and ensure regulatory adherence.
• EHS Systems & Reporting: Maintain procedures, records, permits, and coordinate audits.
• Incident & Emergency Management: Lead investigations, manage occupational health, and emergency preparedness.
• Environmental & Sustainability Initiatives: Oversee environmental permits, waste reduction, and ESG metrics.
• Laboratory & Exposure Safety: Support chemical, biological, animal, and PPE safety standards.
• Project & Contractor Oversight: Manage high-risk contractor work and review change processes.
• Training & Engagement: Coordinate competency programs and foster employee participation.
• Multi-Site Leadership: Standardize processes, coach leaders, and promote accountability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in EHS, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related fields, with relevant experience. Preferred experience in regulated research, environmental compliance, incident investigation, and contractor safety. Strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and organizational skills are essential.

Requirements

Ability to work extended hours at a computer, lift/unload, and perform physical tasks as needed.

Success is measured by safety metrics, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.