EHS Associate

Creative Financial Staffing; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Company vehicle allowance

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an EHS Associate to drive safety initiatives across a growing organization. You will lead field safety programs, conduct site visits, and ensure compliance with OSHA and related regulations.

This role offers autonomy and the opportunity to shape the safety culture within a fast-growing company. The position requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, 3+ years of EHS experience, and the ability to work independently while building

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.

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

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigations

Safety training

Communication

Tools

Safety management systems

Job description

EHS Associate

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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