EHS Specialist

About the role

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Specialist with in-depth plant-level experience in the prefabrication manufacturing industries. This role supports operations in Surprise, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and monitoring safety policies, procedures, and programs tailored to general industry manufacturing operations (e.g., onboarding, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, hazard communication).
• Ensure adherence to OSHA regulations and applicable regulatory standards (e.g., NPFA), as well as company-specific safety protocols, by conducting regular inspections of the facility.
• Identify workplace hazards through inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and employee feedback; and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Deliver safety training sessions for employees, including topics such as personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency response, and safe equipment operation.
• Participate in investigations of workplace incidents. Compile comprehensive incident reports that emphasize root cause analyses and recommend preventive actions.
• Aid in maintaining emergency response plans, conducting drills, and ensuring availability of safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, first aid kits).
• Work closely with production supervisors, maintenance teams, and employees to integrate safety practices into daily operations.
• Support resolution of complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practices.
• Perform regular facility walkthroughs involving prolonged standing, walking, and site movement. Occasionally climb ladders, scaffolding, or stairs to access elevated areas. Inspect confined spaces and hard-to-reach areas as needed.
• Remain stationary for extended periods during meetings, training, or documentation. Identify and respond to safety hazards using visual, auditory, and verbal cues.
• Lift and carry safety equipment or signage (up to 40 lbs.). Must be able to wear all required PPE in the work environment (e.g., helmet, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear).
• Respond effectively to emergencies, including evacuations and incident support.

Requirements

Required skills and abilities include demonstrated excellence in communication and training, analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, safety-conscious and compliance-driven mindset, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Education and experience requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety (or equivalent experience), 2-4 years of experience in a safety role in the manufacturing industry or a similar industrial setting, knowledge of OSHA general industry regulations and industry standards, and OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred; additional credentials such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) are a plus.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who takes initiative and demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying hazards, conducting safety training, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce risks in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

Working at DPR offers the chance to try new things, explore paths, and shape your future. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company, and Newsweek.