EHS Specialist

BGF Industries, Inc.; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BGF Industries, Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist to advance environmental, health, and safety initiatives across our Altavista, VA manufacturing sites.

This role focuses on workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced industrial setting. The ideal candidate will hold a four-year science degree with 4+ years in manufacturing, possess industrial truck licensing, and be able to work any shift while maintaining strict eyesight standards.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in science or related discipline with 4+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Must complete industrial truck licensing requirements.
• Able to work on any shift; 20/40 corrected eyesight.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance environmental, health, and safety initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Lead inspections and audits; ensure corrective actions are tracked.
• Maintain SDS files, chemical labels, and relevant records.
• Coordinate and update EHS programs, job safety analyses, and compliance with DOT/EPA/DEQ requirements.
• Participate in accident investigations and safety meetings.

Skills

Safety compliance

Industrial safety

Environmental stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Job description

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EHS Specialist

Full Time 1S Altavista, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1032

Salary Range: $75,300.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist – Join a Team That Builds What Matters

At BGF Industries, we don’t just manufacture advanced materials — we help power industries that shape the world. From aerospace and defense to transportation, industrial, and technical textile applications, BGF has built a legacy of innovation, quality, and people-first leadership for over 80 years.

We are looking for an energetic, hands-on, and solutions-driven Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our manufacturing team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about workplace safety, environmental stewardship, employee engagement, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced industrial environment.

If you enjoy being visible on the plant floor, driving meaningful change, coaching leaders and employees, and helping create a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility — we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As an EHS Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting and advancing BGF’s environmental, health, and safety initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Why Join BGF Industries?

• Work for a respected leader in technical textiles and advanced material solutions
• Collaborate with experienced textile professionals across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Be part of a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
• Opportunity to influence people to work safer and smarter with their everyday tasks
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing manufacturing organization
• Maintain training files for wage and salary employees required by ISO and Safety requirements.
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management and implement when necessary
• Conduct new employee orientation.
• Instruct industrial truck training and maintain files on employees with industrial truck license.
• Maintain security system and issue new access cards when needed.
• Maintain master copy of SDS’s and history file on SDS for the Plant.
• Generate and maintain chemical labels for secondary containers throughout plant as necessary
• Coordinate and administer all written EHS programs and maintain the appropriate files/plans.
• Coordinate and update individual department Job Safety Analysis.
• Conduct/coordinate inspections and audits, and ensure corrective actions are monitored and documented
• Responsible for all Environmental reporting, compliance audits, meetings and visits from the EPA and DEQ.
• Coordinate for Safety Inspections & Safety Meetings in each department and follow up as necessary.
• Participate in all accident investigations and ensure follow up on unsafe conditions.
• Responsible for compliance of EHS transportation programs – DOT.
• Conduct hazardous waste inspections as specified
• Maintain RCRA and DOT certifications
• Complete wastewater testing as specified by permit
• Keep accurate and concise records on emissions per permits (Air, Hazardous Waste, Wastewater)
• Other duties assigned by Plant Manager

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS: (Four-year degree in science or a related discipline with 4 plus years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment). Satisfactorily complete industrial truck licensing requirements. Be able to work on any shift as needed. Have 20/40 corrected eyesight.

*What will set you apart from the rest:

Highly Preferred Qualifications: RCRA certification, DOT Hazardous Shipping Certification, 40-hour HAZWOPER Training, OSHA 30 training