EHS Associate-Admin

ESS, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Associate to develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and a strong safety culture within the Cincinnati area.

You will work with site leadership to conduct inspections, audits, and training, while maintaining documentation and driving continuous improvements across operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS or safety-related experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct audits, training, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or EHS management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local safety regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations and perform root cause analysis.
• Deliver safety training and promote employee awareness programs.
• Maintain EHS documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Partner with operations and leadership to integrate safety into daily processes.

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Audits and training

Data analysis

MS Office/EHS systems

Job description

Job Summary:
The EHS Associate supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a safe workplace. This role works closely with site leadership and employees to reduce risk, improve safety culture, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining EHS programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local safety regulations
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Support incident investigations and perform root cause analysis
• Deliver safety training and promote employee awareness programs
• Maintain EHS documentation, reports, and compliance records
• Monitor safety performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response planning
• Partner with operations and leadership to integrate safety into daily processes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS or safety-related experience
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to conduct audits, training, and data analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or EHS management systems