EHS Specialist — Automation Safety & Compliance

US Modules; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Modules is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to drive environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs at a highly automated solar module manufacturing facility. This role partners with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and leadership to foster a proactive safety culture and improve workplace safety and environmental performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of manufacturing safety systems, machine safeguarding,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• 5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, machine safety, hazard communication, and incident investigation practices.
• Experience supporting Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, confined space, and contractor safety programs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of site EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments throughout manufacturing, warehouse, and utility areas.
• Lead hazard identification initiatives and assist with corrective and preventive action tracking.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Facilitate incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Support behavior-based safety programs and employee engagement initiatives.
• Deliver EHS orientation and recurring training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Develop training materials related to safety procedures, emergency response, chemical safety, ergonomics, and environmental compliance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee involvement in safety initiatives.
• Participate in safety committees and cross-functional improvement teams.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Coordinate with local emergency responders as necessary.
• Maintain emergency equipment inspections and response documentation.
• Maintain EHS records, metrics, and compliance documentation.
• Analyze safety and environmental performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS management systems

Job description

US Modules is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to drive environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs at a highly automated solar module manufacturing facility. This role partners with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and leadership to foster a proactive safety culture and improve workplace safety and environmental performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of manufacturing safety systems, machine safeguarding,