Environmental Health Safety Specialist

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: XPEL), a leading supplier of automotive paint protection films, window films, ceramic coatings, and commercial/residential flat glass films, is seeking an EH&S Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

About the role

The EH&S Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the company’s Safety and Health Management System, with a strong focus on ISO 45001, OSHA compliance, and all other applicable occupational safety and health regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, HR, and Leadership to ensure a safe, compliant, and sustainable working environment across all sites.

Responsibilities

• Leads safety management system governance, regulatory compliance activities, risk assessments, and incident management while promoting a strong, proactive safety culture across the organization.
• Responsible for ISO 45001 certification and audit activities; managing OSHA compliance, site assessments, job hazard and risk evaluations, and record administration, and mitigating workplace hazards.
• Supports safe equipment and process design; investigates near misses; tracks and reports safety performance metrics; and develops and delivers safety training.
• Partners cross-functionally to integrate safety into daily operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and broader management systems, ensuring safety is embedded in operational and strategic decision-making.
• Follows company Standard Operating Procedures and actively contributes to maintaining and improving the company’s business management system.
• Ensures processes remain current and effective while working with accuracy, speed, and urgency to deliver results that support company objectives and customer expectations.
• Other duties as required.
• Occasional travel to company sites (up to 50% travel).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in Safety, EHS, or Compliance Engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 45001 implementation and auditing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and enforcement practices.
• Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency with reporting tools, dashboards, and management systems.
• Ability to work in manufacturing and warehouse environments, conduct inspections, walk production areas, and participate in audits.
• Familiarity with critical thinking, hypothesis-driven problem-solving methodologies, and ISO 9001 (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing).
• Process orientation with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.