EHS & Safety Program Champion

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

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.