EHS Specialist [GD-15252]

Shirley Parsons; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist for a leading metal fabrication and manufacturing organization in the Madison, WI area. You will support EHS programs, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with operations and engineering to drive a strong safety culture and ensure workers return home safely every day.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining EHS programs, facilitating safety committee meetings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field.
• 2–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and training.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety best practices.
• GSP, ASP, or CSP certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings, track actions, and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training for employees across the facility.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, JHAs, and inspections to identify hazards.
• Execute industrial hygiene sampling activities and support exposure monitoring.
• Promote safe work practices on the production floor and coach employees.
• Track and analyze safety performance metrics, incidents, and trends.
• Partner with operations leadership to support compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA regulations

Safety training

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading metal fabrication and manufacturing organization is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support EHS programs, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives in the Madison, WI area. This individual will partner closely with operations and engineering teams to drive a strong safety culture, reduce workplace risks, and ensure employees return home safely every day.

The Role

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings, track action items, and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees across the facility.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and workplace inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Execute industrial hygiene sampling activities and support exposure monitoring initiatives.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor, coaching employees and promoting safe work practices.
• Track and analyze safety performance metrics, incidents, and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operations leadership to support compliance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field.
• 2-5 years of EHS experience within manufacturing, metal fabrication, or other industrial environments.
• Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and employee training.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety best practices.
• GSP, ASP, or CSP certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.