EHS Specialist II

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

About the role

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II is responsible for providing site-level EHS support to plant leadership, administrative teams, and front-line production employees. This role leads EHS initiatives, processes, and policies under the direction of site leadership and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. Specialist II serves as a visible safety leader on the plant floor, supporting continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
• Ensure EHS policies and procedures are followed by all site personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist with development and delivery of EHS training, including site orientation and safety awareness programs.
• Respond to incidents and coordinate investigations to identify hazards, verify corrective actions, and evaluate effectiveness of controls.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring corrective actions are completed and sustained.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and engineers to ensure compliance with EHS standards and requirements.
• Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and conduct annual reviews of completed JHAs.
• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and provide safety guidance based on technical expertise.
• Plan and manage emergency response training and drills in coordination with the Site Emergency Response Team.
• Collaborate with engineering and site leadership on equipment selection and development of safe operating procedures.
• Manage environmental permit compliance activities related to wastewater, stormwater, and chemical management.
• Select, author, and maintain content for internal EHS communications or webpages.
• Ensure EHS compliance deadlines are met for assigned facilities or departments.
• Provide technical guidance regarding health-related issues and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE); maintain PPE inventory.
• Assist the EHS Manager with reviewing, creating, and updating EHS procedures, manuals, and documentation.
• Lead the Site Safety Committee and escalate concerns to plant leadership.
• Participate in extended EHS initiatives and cross-site projects as assigned.
• Serve on-call to respond to incidents or provide EHS support when required.
• Act as delegate for the EHS Manager for Tier III meetings when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

We are looking for leaders with either a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health, public health, natural sciences, or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant EHS experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 7 or more years of experience in an EHS-related role. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a self-directed team manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading site level safety initiatives or committees (preferred).
• Experience supporting environmental permit compliance programs (preferred).
• Experience participating in emergency response teams (preferred).

Pay

Base Salary Range: $65,000-$95,000 annually. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary. Individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with a generous company contribution; lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) with company match (dollar-for-dollar).
• Tuition reimbursement for degree programs.
• Training and education options, both online and on-site.
• Stock purchase program at a discounted price.
• Employee discount program on Trex products.

About the company

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking and deck railing—all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company (NYSE: TREX), we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country, as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader—learning, adapting, solving, and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.