EHS Specialist

NAES Corporation; Plantersville (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES Corporation is seeking an EHS Supervisor to support the Quality Manager in implementing environmental, health, and safety programs for Plantersville operations. You will provide hands-on field oversight for equipment receipt, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, testing, and contractor activities while promoting hazard recognition and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate inspections, implement procedures, and manage safety communications with teams, contractors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Five years of progressive industrial EHS experience, including field oversight and safety initiatives.
• OSHA 30-hour training preferred; CSP/ASP/CHST/OHST or equivalent certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day EHS inspections, field observations, hazard assessments, and follow-up.
• Implement site EHS procedures, safe-work practices, and emergency plans.
• Assess hazards involving lifting, cranes, welding, power tools, and line-of-fire exposures.
• Oversee safe-work controls for blasting, chemicals, PPE, ventilation, and flammables.
• Support job safety analyses, permits, lockout/tagout, and stop-work decisions.
• Conduct site inspections and audits, document findings, verify corrective action.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; support root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate EHS onboarding, training, toolbox talks, and records.
• Maintain EHS records and support inspections, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with waste management, spill prevention/response, stormwater controls, and SDS access.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching

Documentation

Conflict resolution

Risk assessment

Leadership

Verbal and written communications

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

EHS tracking software

Job description

At NAES, you'll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

Summary

The EHS Supervisor supports the Quality Manager in implementing, coordinating, and monitoring environmental, health, and safety programs for NAES Engineered Performance operations in Plantersville. Provide hands-on field oversight for industrial equipment receipt, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, testing, blasting, painting, material handling, and contractor activities. Promote hazard recognition, regulatory compliance, workforce engagement, incident prevention, and timely corrective action.

Primary Duties

• Coordinate day-to-day EHS inspections, field observations, hazard assessments, and corrective-action follow-up across shop and yard activities.
• Implement applicable site EHS procedures, safe-work practices, emergency preparedness plans, and environmental controls in coordination with the Quality Manager and corporate EHS.
• Assess hazards involving lifting/rigging, forklifts, cranes, welding, grinding, power tools, electrical work, testing, stored energy, and line-of-fire exposures.
• Oversee safe-work controls for blasting, painting, chemicals, respiratory protection, ventilation, and flammable or combustible materials as applicable.
• Support job safety analyses, pre-task briefings, permits, lockout/tagout, confined-space evaluations, hot work, contractor orientation, and stop-work decisions.
• Conduct site inspections and audits; document findings, assign follow-up, verify corrective action, and promptly escape significant risks.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and spills; support root-cause analysis, reporting, and effectiveness verification.
• Coordinate employee and contractor EHS onboarding, required training, toolbox talks, competency records, and safety communications.
• Maintain EHS records and assist with inspections, reporting, and compliance activities under applicable OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and local requirements.
• Help administer waste management, spill prevention/response, stormwater controls, chemical inventories, SDS access, and proper material storage.
• Inspect or coordinate inspection of emergency equipment, eyewash stations, extinguishers, PPE, and other required safety safeguards.
• Monitor leading and lagging EHS indicators, action closure, observations, and training completion; provide concise updates to site leadership.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, contractors, corporate EHS, and customer representatives to resolve risks without compromising safety.
• Promote reporting without retaliation, coaching, and proactive intervention; exercise and reinforce stop-work authority for imminent or uncontrolled hazards.
• Perform other EHS-related responsibilities as assigned consistent with operational requirements.

Working Relationships

Reports to the Quality Manager and coordinates daily with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Project Management, Human Resources, corporate EHS, and contractor supervisors. Provide EHS guidance to employees and contractors without direct line-management responsibility. Interfaces with customers and regulatory or emergency-response representatives as needed.

Compensation

The initial salary range is $110,500 to $127,100 based on experience and qualifications.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant industrial EHS experience may be considered.
• Years of Experience: Five years of progressive industrial EHS experience, including field oversight and experience coordinating safety initiatives.
• Preferred Experience: Power generation, turbine/generator service, industrial refurbishment, heavy lifting/rigging, contractor management, welding, blasting/painting, stormwater, spill response, and incident investigation.
• Licenses/Certification: OSHA 30-hour training preferred; CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent certifications desirable. First Aid/CPR/AED training preferred or obtainable after hire.
• Software/Equipment Knowledge: Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint); electronic EHS tracking, training records, incident systems, and familiarity with industrial monitoring and inspection tools.
• Other Considerations: Strong communication, coaching, documentation, conflict-resolution, and practical risk-assessment skills; ability to interpret applicable EHS requirements, respond to emergencies, and make sound stop-work decisions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Normal working hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; extended or adjusted hours and emergency response may be required. Primary work is at the Plantersville facility with periodic local or other business travel as needed. Work includes office and active industrial shop/yard environments with noise, heat, weather, chemicals, elevated work, moving equipment, and other hazards. Must be able to traverse uneven surfaces and stairs, use required PPE, observe field activities, and respond promptly to safety concerns, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and, as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property and to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Environmental Awareness and Stewardship Intermediate

Environmental Compliance and Reporting Intermediate

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Intermediate

Intermediate

Office 365 Intermediate

Organizational Skills Intermediate

OSHA 30 Certification Intermediate

OSHA Regulations Intermediate

Power Generation Intermediate

Rigging Equipment (Winches, Hoists, Swings) Intermediate

SPCC - Spill Prevent Control & Countermeasure Intermediate

Storm Water Intermediate

Verbal and Written Communications Advanced

Welding Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Bachelors or better in Environmental Sciences.

Bachelors or better in Industrial Hygiene.

Bachelors or better in Occupational Safety.

Experience

Preferred

5 years: Progressive industrial EHS experience, including field oversight and experience coordinating safety initiatives.

Power generation, turbine/generator service, industrial refurbishment, heavy lifting/rigging, contractor management, welding, blasting/painting, stormwater, spill response, and incident investigation.

Strong communication, coaching, documentation, conflict-resolution, and practical risk-assessment skills; ability to interpret applicable EHS requirements, respond to emergencies, and make sound stop-work decisions.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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