EHS Specialist

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. 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 EHS compliance activities, conduct field inspections, investigate incidents, manage corrective actions, maintain programs and training records, and support regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance activities across two locations.
• Conduct field inspections, identify hazards, investigate incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain safety programs, training records, calendars and documentation.
• Support inspections, training, task training and hazard awareness.
• Prepare reports, permits, sampling records, manifests and agency documentation.
• Lead or support safety committees, toolbox talks and emergency preparedness.
• Partner with operations, maintenance and leadership to build proactive EHS programs.
• Serve as a contact during regulatory inspections and address findings.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory compliance

Hazard identification

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.