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Fluor Corporation in Waxahachie, TX is seeking an EHS Specialist to coordinate, maintain, and oversee environmental, health and safety programs at our plant. The role focuses on training, compliance, and continuous safety improvement across operations.
You will lead KPI tracking, audits, incident investigations, and regulatory communications, while partnering with HR and operations to deliver safe products and enforce GMP practices.
Posted 01 October 2026
Salary USD Negotiable
Start date 30 November 2026
Salary Range USD
62000
per Year
Location Waxahachie
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering and Project Management , Industrial Manufacturing
Reference 170439
Job Function Health & Safety Specialist
Title: EHS Specialist
Location: Waxahachie, TX
Industry: Foam cup manufacturing
Type of Employment : Direct hire/Full time
Coordinates, maintains, trains and provides oversight of environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs at a plant
Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Assist EHS Manager in administering EHS programs
Assist in developing training and ergonomic programs
Deliver EHS training and new hire orientations for one or more of the following: lock out / tag out (LOTO), fire prevention, hazard communications, confined space entry, hearing conservation, EHS policies and procedures, or other training programs
Assist in safety incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action
Conduct inspections and audits, identify opportunities to improve, and make recommendations to improve or eliminate unsafe conditions or practices
Track and maintain appropriate documentation, and complete reports
Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker’s Compensation and Early Return to Work Program
Coordinate all hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage, handling, and disposal
Ensure procurement of proper EHS supplies including PPE
May communicate directly with regulatory agencies
Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field, OR
Associate degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field with two years of related experience, OR
High School diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of related experience
Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes
Strong written communication skills demonstrating the ability to prepare outlines, reports, letters, and any other supplemental materials in a clear and concise manner
Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint
Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
Prior experience in handling compliance issues, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping preferred
Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards preferred
Experience with Federal, State and local Worker’s Compensation law and prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience, preferred
Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.