EHS Specialist

H.T. Prof Executive Search; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a hands-on Field Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support two operations. This field-focused role builds strong relationships with employees and supervisors while driving safety and environmental compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years of EHS experience in industrial settings. Travel between sites and a valid driver's license are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of EHS experience in industrial environments (chemical, mining, manufacturing, utilities, or similar).
• Working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections, recognizing hazards, investigating incidents, and managing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day EHS and MSHA compliance activities across two locations.
• Conduct field inspections, identify hazards, investigate incidents, and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Maintain safety programs, training records, compliance calendars, and required documentation.

Skills

Communication

Field EHS experience

Hazard recognition

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on field Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support two operations.

This is a field-focused role for someone who can build strong relationships with employees and supervisors while driving safety and environmental compliance.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day EHS and MSHA compliance activities across both locations.
• Conduct field inspections, identify hazards, investigate incidents, and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Maintain safety programs, training records, compliance calendars, and required documentation.
• Support MSHA inspections, training, task training, and hazard awareness.
• Manage environmental compliance related to air, water, stormwater, wastewater, waste, and chemical management.
• Prepare and maintain required reports, permits, sampling records, manifests, and agency documentation.
• Lead or support safety committees, toolbox talks, employee training, and emergency preparedness.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and leadership to build practical and proactive EHS programs.
• Serve as a key point of contact during regulatory inspections and follow up on findings and corrective actions.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of EHS experience in chemical, mining, industrial minerals, manufacturing, heavy industry, construction materials, utilities, or a similar industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections, recognizing hazards, investigating incidents, and managing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with environmental programs involving stormwater, air, water, wastewater, waste, and chemical management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with leadership, supervisors, and hourly employees.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites.