EHS Specialist

System One; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

System One in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to lead on-site environmental, health and safety programs. The role focuses on policy enforcement, incident review, audits, and continuous improvement across plant operations.

You will partner with Plant Manager, Production, Maintenance and Engineering to implement corrective actions, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA standards. CSP preferred, generous benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental fields is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience with OSHA regulations and EHS programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety program management and enforce company safety policies.
• Review accidents, conduct audits, and oversee corrective actions.
• Ensure EHS documentation compliance and assist with trainings.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager and departments on deficiencies.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Written & verbal communication

MS Word and Excel

Team player

Time management

Education

BA/BS in Occupational Safety & Health or related field

MA/MS in related field (preferred)

Tools

Gensuite

Job description

Job Title: EHS Specialist
Location: Tampa, FL
Type: Contract to Hire Potential
Compensation: $42.50/hr
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 40 hours per week. could be some evening shift support needed

Responsibilities

• Practice safe working techniques and reinforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.
• Review accidents and incidents, conduct field audits and reporting and oversee EHS corrective actions.
• Ensure the plant is current on all relevant Environmental, Health and Safety documents.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering Departments on facility deficiencies through site audits and inspections.
• Conduct audits to monitor personnel and workspace improvements.
• Be the on-site EHS support that leads the plant’s EHS management system through proactive engagement with the location EHS program champions.
• Facilitate with program champions to support the location’s periodic environmental, health and safety management system self-assessments against the Corporate EHS.
• Manage practices and applicable regulations as directed by the Plant Manager and Corporate EHS.
• Ensure that Corporate EHS management practices are embedded in the operation and these management practices are driving the appropriate behavior.
• Identify site-specific circumstances requiring changes to the EHS management system, and enable the successful implementation and sustainability at a local level.
• Utilizing the EHS Enterprise System (Gensuite - EHS) - record and analyze accident and incident records and make recommendations regarding corrective actions, emphasizing pro-active intervention.
• Partner with plant leadership and operators, ensuring that the plant is free from risks to the environment, health, and safety.
• Assist with the new employee orientation process and assure completion of EHS training for all employees.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure that accident and incident investigations are conducted in a timely, effective, and thorough manner to determine root cause and prevention measures.
• Ensure the findings of accident investigations, safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments are brought to the attention of leadership and others who may be affected.
• Use data to make recommendations on changes to training programs, SOPs, JSAs, and tools to prevent accidents, and educate and protect employees.
• Work with Human Resources and Corporate EHS on Workers' Compensation cases, ensuring they are in line with company policy.
• Coordinate with appropriate industry related vendors and SMEs, related to the EHS needs of the organization.
• Support sustainability operations assessments within the plant.
• Support implementation of HS training and records across the plant (Engineering, Maintenance, Admin etc.)
• Support plant leadership on capital project planning to align sustainability efforts with capital and engineering projects.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field (Required)
• Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environment Science or related field (Preferred)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of work experience in workplace environmental, health and safety program management. (Required)
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, policies, programs, PPE, environmental policies(EPA), safety engineering, accident/injury investigation procedures and operating rules, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills along with computer skills. (MS Word and Excel)
• Excellent organization and time management skills, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and business travel when needed
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
• Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) preferred

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.