EHS Specialist

Key People; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in North Carolina is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support two operations. This field-focused role emphasizes building strong relationships with employees and supervisors while driving safety and environmental compliance.

You will lead inspections, maintain programs, and partner with operations to implement practical EHS improvements. A background in industrial environments and OSHA knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of EHS experience in industrial settings.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with stormwater, waste, and chemical management programs.
• Willingness to work in outdoor industrial environments and travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance activities across two locations.
• Perform field inspections, identify hazards, and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain safety programs, training records, and compliance calendars.
• Prepare required reports, permits, sampling records, and agency docs.
• Support safety committees, toolbox talks, and emergency preparedness.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to build proactive EHS programs.
• Serve as a point of contact during regulatory inspections and follow-up.

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA compliance knowledge

Hazard inspection

Incident investigation

Environmental programs

Field safety

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking an 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 EHS 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 inspections, training, task training, and hazard awareness.
• 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 OSHA and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections, recognizing hazards, investigating incidents, and managing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with environmental programs involving stormwater, waste, and chemical management.
• Experience and willingness to work in outdoor industrial environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites.