EHS Programs Specialist

Global Partners LP; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & wellness benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Job summary

Global Partners LP is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Programs Specialist to drive continuous improvement of EHS programs, engage employees, and strengthen regulatory compliance.

You will design engagement strategies, manage a Terminal Safety Committee, develop training, and analyze data to improve KPIs and safety culture.

Travel occasionally to support training, drills, and initiatives; collaboration with EHS leadership, Operations, and Learning & Development is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field.
• 3–5 years in EHS training, communications, operations, compliance, or related programs.
• Experience designing engagement strategies that influence behavior change to improve organizational culture.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an EHS employee engagement strategy.
• Develop policies, procedures and initiatives to promote participation and continuous improvement.
• Create EHS communications materials and facility-level outreach.
• Establish a Terminal Safety Committee program to reduce injuries and liabilities.
• Manage the Good Catch reporting program and other feedback mechanisms.
• Analyze data to develop metrics and KPIs to improve safety culture.
• Assist with EHS records, forms, and documentation.
• Support programs such as Tier II, OSHA reporting, ESG reporting.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Redesign training programs and coordinate emergency response training (HAZWOPER).
• Coordinate Learning & Development efforts.
• Plan drills and exercises for terminal operations and incident management.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Communications, Education, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams)

Gensuite

Canva

Adobe Express

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

The Environmental Health and Safety Programs Specialist is responsible for the continuous improvement of EHS programs that strengthen employee engagement, regulatory compliance, organizational preparedness, and a culture of prevention. Reporting to the EHS Programs & Planning Manager, this role develops and implements EHS engagement strategy, including incentives, communications, metrics reporting, safety meeting programs, training, and other activities designed to increase awareness and employee participation. The position analyzes data and provides recommendations that have a direct impact on Key Performance Indicators that improve safety culture. This role is in continuous contact with EHS leadership, Operations Leadership, Learning & Development, and field personnel to promote consistent adoption of EHS practices.

Your Role, Your Impact

• EHS Engagement Strategy, Culture and Communications
• Design and implement an EHS employee engagement strategy, including developing policies, procedures and initiatives that promote participation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Design an EHS communication strategy and develop structure for EHS communications, including newsletters, alerts, campaign materials, announcements, and other employee communications. Conduct facility-level outreach to gather necessary insight and content as well as evaluate effectiveness.
• Responsible for creating, owning and managing a new Terminal Safety Committee program to reduce injury rates and safety related liabilities, including setting the rules and structure around who makes up the committee and how the committee functions.
• Develop engagement strategy by managing and incentivizing the “Good Catch” employee reporting program and other feedback mechanisms.
• Program Analytics and Reporting
• Analyze data and make recommendations that lead to the development of metrics and Key Performance Indicators that drive and improve safety culture.
• Assist with management of EHS records, forms, and program documentation.
• Manage responsibilities related to certain EHS programs (e.g. Tier II, OSHA Reporting, ESG reporting).
• Flag and raise opportunities for automation and process improvement to Manager.
• Assist with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives supporting EHS strategic initiatives.
• Training and Development
• Redesign EHS training programs to influence effectiveness, compliance, and promote safety culture.
• Influence and direct Learning & Development to achieve engagement strategy.
• Plan and execute emergency response training (HAZWOPER), drills and exercises for terminal operations and incident management team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Communications, Education, Business, or related discipline required.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting EHS training, communications, operations, compliance, or related programs. Preferred experience coordinating safety programs, employee engagement initiatives, or emergency preparedness activities in retail, oil & gas, or terminal operations.
• Experience designing engagement strategies that influence and sustain employee behavior change to improve organizational culture.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Must be able to create engaging communications, presentations, and training materials.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Experience with Gensuite or similar EHS management software preferred.
• Knowledge of publishing tools preferred (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable facilitating meetings, training sessions, and group discussions.
• Working knowledge of emergency response planning requirements, including FRP, SPCC, PREP, HAZWOPER, and related programs preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support training, drills, exercises, and EHS program initiatives.
• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Communications, Education, Business, or related discipline.

Pay Range$70,400.00 - $105,600.00

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

• Competitive Pay - We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth within.
• Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.
• The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component. We also provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.
• Professional Development – We value lifelong learning and have many internal development programs and access to other on-demand learning for continued career growth.
• These commitments are offered to employees in permanent roles, as part of our support for long-term growth and success.

What to Expect From the Hiring Process

We value passion and potential. Please apply if you’re qualified and interested—we’d love to hear from you.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match.

Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We’ll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Disclaimer. At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know. In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.