Environmental Health and Safety Specialist III

About the role

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist III is responsible for implementing and monitoring the company's environmental safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role involves maintaining safety equipment inventory, performing periodic safety inspections, monitoring hazardous waste removal vendors, and assisting in the consolidation of hazardous wastes (chemical, radioactive, and/or medical). The EHS Specialist III also monitors environmental compliance and maintains liaison with appropriate regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety equipment inventory, ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition
• Perform periodic safety inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards
• Monitor hazardous waste removal vendors
• Assist in the consolidation of hazardous wastes (chemical, radioactive, and/or medical)
• Monitor environmental compliance and maintain liaison with appropriate regulatory agencies
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs to employees
• Conduct risk assessments and create mitigation strategies to address identified risks
• Investigate incidents and near‑misses, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports and documentation
• Stay current with EHS regulations and industry best practices to ensure alignment with evolving standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 years experience)
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in environmental health and safety
• Knowledge of EHS management systems such as ISO45001, ISO14001, or similar
• Expertise in EHS‑related topics such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit‑Required Confined Spaces (PRCS), fall protection/prevention, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC), air permitting, etc.
• Prior experience with RCRA, CERCLA, EPA, hazardous wastes, air emissions, etc. is required

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Management, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar
• Experience with hazardous waste management and emergency response
• Proficiency in EHS software and tools
• Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar
• Understanding of industrial hygiene principles and practices
• Experience with hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies
• Familiarity with safety data sheets (SDS) and chemical management
• Knowledge of incident investigation techniques and root cause analysis
• Ability to develop and deliver EHS training programs
• Experience with environmental compliance reporting and documentation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and EHS‑specific software

Skills

• Proficiency in EHS software and tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of industrial hygiene principles and practices
• Ability to develop and deliver EHS training programs
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements

Pay

Pay Range: $94,813.00 - $130,367.50

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off