EHS Associate

CFS; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety professional to lead safety initiatives and drive a strong safety culture in a high-growth environment.

You will conduct field audits, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver training while collaborating with operations to reduce incidents. This role offers autonomy, growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of EHS experience in construction, manufacturing, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety programs.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support company-wide safety initiatives and programs.
• Conduct field safety audits, inspections, and job site visits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other regulations.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Incident investigations

Field safety audits

Communication & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Tools

MS Office

Safety management systems

Job description

Are you an Environmental Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can truly make an impact? This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization that values safety, invests heavily in its employees, and offers the autonomy to help shape and strengthen its safety culture. If you're looking for more than a corporate safety role and want to be part of a high-growth company with strong leadership, outstanding benefits, and real career growth potential, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Why You Should Join

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including family coverage
• Outstanding 401(k) program with dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% and 50% match on the next 2%
• Fully vested retirement plan within 90 days
• Flexible PTO with 3 weeks of vacation plus sick time
• Company phone, laptop, vehicle allowance, and fuel card provided
• Overtime paid after 40 hours, including mileage reimbursement
• Saturday hours paid at 1.5x and holidays paid at 2x
• Spend part of your week in the field, with approximately two days visiting job sites
• Play a key role in driving safety initiatives across a growing organization
• Company revenue has increased more than fourfold over the last three years, with continued growth ahead
• Opportunity to make a visible impact and help scale the business during an exciting growth phase
• Entrepreneurial, non-corporate culture with high autonomy and minimal bureaucracy
• Leadership team that values employee contributions and maintains a positive, team-oriented environment
• Bruins box seats at the company holiday party
• Recently placed employees have provided exceptional feedback regarding the company culture and leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support company-wide safety initiatives and programs
• Conduct field safety audits, inspections, and job site visits
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable regulations
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and injuries while implementing corrective actions
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs
• Maintain safety records, reports, and regulatory compliance documentation
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments
• Support workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs
• Track and analyze safety metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Partner with operations leadership to strengthen safety culture and accountability
• Assist with emergency response planning and preparedness activities
• Manage contractor safety compliance and onboarding initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of EHS experience within construction, manufacturing, industrial, utilities, transportation, energy, or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance programs
• Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, and safety training
• Ability to work independently while building strong relationships across the organization
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management systems

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