EHS Specialist

Adecco Portugal; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401K

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for an EHS Specialist in Tampa, FL. This role focuses on driving safety program execution, incidents investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting sustainability initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a safety-related field and 3–5 years of EHS program management experience. Proficiency with Gensuite and MS Office is expected, with flexibility for evening shifts and PPE use.

Qualifications

• Education & Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or a related field, combined with 3 to 5 years of experience in workplace EHS program management.
• Hands-on Technical Expertise: Proven, strong working knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations, accident/injury investigation, PPE rules, Machine Guarding, Lockout/Tagout, and Confined Space procedures.
• System & Physical Demands: Proficiency in EHS enterprise platforms (e.g., Gensuite), standard Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to wear required PPE (safety shoes, eye/hearing protection, long shirt, pants) with flexibility for occasional evening shift support.

Responsibilities

• Execute Technical EHS Support & Audits: Lead site safety inspections, review accidents/incidents, conduct root cause investigations, and oversee corrective action implementation across production, engineering, and maintenance departments.
• Manage Critical Safety Programs: Direct hands‑on EHS initiatives focusing heavily on Machine Guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Confined Space regulatory compliance and enterprise system tracking (Gensuite - EHS).
• Drive Training & Sustainability: Deliver employee EHS orientation, partner with leadership on capital project sustainability, and ensure compliance with Corporate EHS management practices and regulatory standards.

Skills

OSHA/EPA regulations knowledge

Accident investigation

PPE rules

Machine Guarding

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Confined Space procedures

Microsoft Office

Gensuite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or related field

Tools

Gensuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Adecco is assisting a local client recruiting for EHS Specialist opportunities in Tampa, FL. This is an excellent opportunity to join a winning culture and get your foot in the door with an industry leader that values career growth, innovation, and community impact while protecting what matters most.

If EHS Specialist sounds like something you would be interested in,

Responsibilities for an EHS Specialist include but are not limited to:

• Execute Technical EHS Support & Audits: Lead site safety inspections, review accidents/incidents, conduct root cause investigations, and oversee corrective action implementation across production, engineering, and maintenance departments.

• Manage Critical Safety Programs: Direct hands‑on EHS initiatives focusing heavily on Machine Guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Confined Space regulatory compliance and enterprise system tracking (Gensuite - EHS).

• Drive Training & Sustainability: Deliver employee EHS orientation, partner with leadership on capital project sustainability, and ensure compliance with Corporate EHS management practices and regulatory standards.

Requirements for an EHS Specialist must meet the following to be considered:

• Education & Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or a related field, combined with 3 to 5 years of experience in workplace EHS program management.

• Hands‑on Technical Expertise: Proven, strong working knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations, accident/injury investigation, PPE rules, Machine Guarding, Lockout/Tagout, and Confined Space procedures.

• System & Physical Demands: Proficiency in EHS enterprise platforms (e.g., Gensuite), standard Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to wear required PPE (safety shoes, eye/hearing protection, long shirt, pants) with flexibility for occasional evening shift support.

What's in this EHS Specialist position for you?

• Pay: $42.50/hr (Safety shoe reimbursement eligible)

• Shift: Schedule starts at 7:30 AM (40 hours per week; occasional evening shift support required)

• Weekly paycheck

• Dedicated Onboarding Specialist & Recruiter

• Access to Adecco’s Aspire Academy with thousands of free upskilling courses

Pay Details: $42.50 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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