Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

About the role

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist assists in the implementation and maintenance of EHS policies, programs, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Cal/OSHA and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA Title 8, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Hazard Communication (HazCom) requirements, ensuring all sites maintain compliance and documentation is current; perform annual reviews and updates per Cal/OSHA standards.
• Conduct technical site inspections and audits to verify compliance with regulatory standards and company policies; document findings and coordinate corrective actions.
• Manage hazardous waste programs, including accumulation, storage, and disposal in compliance with DTSC, CUPA, and other regulatory agencies; maintain manifests and ensure compliance with accumulation time limits per Title 22 CCR.
• Oversee Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance per OSHA 1910.1200, including acquisition, review, and maintenance of SDS documentation.
• Investigate EHS-related incidents and near misses, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence; ensure timely reporting of serious injuries and illnesses to Cal/OSHA and OSHA within required timeframes.
• Cook up monthly safety meetings and annual emergency drills at all manned sites, ensuring compliance with Cal/OSHA emergency preparedness standards and that emergency action plans are communicated to all employees.
• Aid the EHS Manager in maintaining contractor databases (ProCore, ISN, Avetta), bid review and compliance, including contract review and EHS compliance; SharePoint site management for EHS, Safety, and Risk Management.
• Collaborate with the Senior EHS Manager to implement strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects across operations.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a health and safety role and a bachelor's degree in health and safety or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, nationally recognized standards, and guidelines related to the position's specialized environmental health and safety functions.
• Demonstrated experience in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling environmental health and safety hazards.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Previous experience with Power BI, Power Automate, and assigning training in a Learning Management System is a plus.
• OSHA 30 Hour (Preferred).