Automotive EHS Field Specialist – Travel Ready

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support safety programs across its dealership and collision center operations in the United States.

The role partners with Regional EHS Managers to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of field safety experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel regionally up to 75%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in safety, training, compliance, or operations.
• Ability to build relationships and influence operational leaders in a field environment
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience with EHS or LMS systems a plus.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability implementing EHS programs independently across multiple sites
• Ability to work independently, travel regionally 75% of the time, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Field-Level Support – Assist Regional EHS Managers with on-site audits, training, and safety campaigns. Partner with site personnel at assigned dealerships to support effective implementation of EHS programs
• Recordkeeping – Maintain OSHA logs, incident records, training rosters, and audit tracking tools.
• System Support – Enter and update safety data in reporting systems; assist with user management and troubleshooting.
• Communication – Deliver safety newsletters, posters, and campaign materials across dealership teams, helping keep safety top-of-mind and promoting ongoing engagement.
• Incident Management – Assist in the incident investigation process. Ensure timely upload of incident reports, thorough documentation of investigations, and accurate filing of all required reports. Assist in the management of workers’ compensation cases.
• General EHS Support – Assist Regional EHS Managers and the EHS team with EHS related tasks, coordination, and day-to-day support activities through dealership support, compliance initiatives, safety projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Represent management in site level EHS meetings and facilitate collaboration between dealer team and EHS team.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Field safety experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

LMS systems

Job description

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support safety programs across its dealership and collision center operations in the United States.

The role partners with Regional EHS Managers to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of field safety experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel regionally up to 75%.