EHS Specialist

Markent Personnel; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead and manage Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security protection. This role is crucial in fostering a safety-driven culture, implementing policies, and training staff across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in EHS program management.
• Professional certifications such as CIH, CSP, CHMM, and/or PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage EHS protection for the organization.
• Train staff in environmental issues and responsibilities.
• Develop safety procedures and ensure OSHA compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Education

Four year degree in occupational safety

Master’s degree

Job description

The EHS Specialist will lead and manage Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security protection for the entire organization in an effort to create and sustain a safety driven culture.

Key responsibilities include :

• Serve as a leader in creating and fostering a safety culture
• Lead the implementation of environmental policies and practices.
• Train staff at all levels in environmental issues and responsibilities
• Provides all OSHA compliance
• Develop safety procedures

Required Skills :

• Four year degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental discipline or equivalent field of study is required; Master’s degree a plus
• 5+ years of proven experience in EHS program management and safety performance improvement required
• Professional certifications, such as CIH, CSP, CHMM, and / or PE preferred