Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I

Job Summary

The EHS Specialist I is responsible for assisting in enforcing health and safety regulations to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). This position will promote safety awareness to minimize work-related injuries and ensure safe working conditions.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local, and industry standards.
• Helps monitor changes in EHS regulations and update safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts basic safety training.
• Conducts routine facility inspections and audits relating to Environmental, Health and Safety programs.
• Helps develop and track corrective actions to address audit findings.
• Uses the EHS platform to record observations and incidents daily.
• Assists with incident investigations as needed.
• Provides basic guidance and support to employees on EHS matters.
• Maintains training documents as needed.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or a related field (biology, industrial hygiene, occupational health) or an equivalent combination of education and experience combined with an EHS certification such as a CSP, ASP, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of Federal, State, Local and industry standards regarding health and safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Adobe acrobat.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment

• This position requires the ability to walk long distances during a work shift, bending, stooping or standing as necessary, and climbing stairs or using a ladder.
• Ability to tolerate working in a noisy, industrial environment.