EHS Specialist

Champion Integrated Building Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Champion Integrated Building Solutions is seeking an EHS Specialist to advance and implement our Environmental, Health & Safety program across steel fabrication operations. This role will scale EHS systems, processes, and culture as the company grows, with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced facility.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing safety, knowledge of OSHA General Industry, and bilingual English/Spanish communication to partner with operations and leadership on risk reduction,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in safety or environmental field.
• 3+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing heavy industry.
• OSHA 30 Certification and knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations (29 CFR 1910).
• Proven incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site EHS coordination with operations, maintenance and leadership.
• Maintain regulatory EHS compliance, OSHA records, audits and inspections.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead corrective actions and change management.
• Manage key manufacturing safety programs (LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, etc.).
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, determine root causes and track actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training, onboarding and supervisor coaching.
• Support environmental compliance, waste/spill programs, reporting and audits.
• Track EHS metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Safety & Health / Environmental Science

Job description

JOB TITLE

EHS Specialist

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT

EHS

DATE UPDATED

10/6/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Champion Integrated Building Solutions, a rapidly growing steel structure manufacturer, is seeking an EHS Specialist to advance and implement our Environmental, Health & Safety program. This role will be instrumental in scaling EHS systems, processes, and culture as the company grows.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety professional with experience in steel fabrication, heavy manufacturing, or industrial environments who can independently manage facility EHS activities while partnering with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement.

This role is not administrative in nature. We are seeking a proactive leader who can identify risks, develop solutions, investigate incidents, implement programs, and influence employees at all levels of the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety Leadership: Serve as the on-site EHS contact, promoting a behavior-based safety program through coaching, inspections, partnership with operations, and key stakeholders
• Compliance Management: Maintain regulatory compliance, EHS programs, OSHA records, and support inspections and audits.
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Control: Conduct risk assessments, lead corrective actions, and evaluate EHS impacts of operational changes.
• Manufacturing Safety Programs: Assist in managing key manufacturing safety programs, including LOTO, machine guarding, industrial vehicles, overhead crane and rigging, hot work, contractor safety, PPE, respiratory and hearing protection, and emergency response.
• Incident Investigation: Lead incident and near-miss investigations, determine root causes, and track preventive and corrective actions.
• Training & Development: Develop and deliver EHS training, onboarding, certifications, and supervisor coaching.
• Environmental Responsibilities: Support environmental compliance, waste and spill programs, reporting, inspections, and audits.
• Data & Continuous Improvement: Track EHS metrics, analyze trends, briefleadership, and support company-wide improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Associate's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, steel fabrication, heavy industrial, or related environments.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations (29 CFR 1910).
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.

Preferred

• ASP (Associate Safety Professional) Certification.
• Experience developing and implementing EHS programs.
• Environmental compliance experience.
• Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing organizations.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside the company (regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants).

BENEFITS

• 401(K) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reflect actual essential functions and working conditions. Do not automatically assign industrial requirements to office roles. Include PPE, industrial conditions, standing/walking, bending, lifting, ladders, travel, or outdoor work only when relevant. Never automatically require lifting 50 pounds or another arbitrary amount.