EHS Specialist: Hazardous Materials & Safety Programs

Turlock-Irrigation-District; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Turlock Irrigation District is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to perform technical work and assist in developing and coordinating EH&S programs across District facilities.

You will conduct inspections, ensure compliance with federal, state, and county regulations, and provide staff support, training, and site investigations to prevent injuries and incidents in a multi-state context.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred with coursework in occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials or related field.
• Three years of recent work experience in EH&S or related area.
• Knowledge of federal, state and county regulations pertaining to safety and hazardous materials/waste.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with District staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Perform ergonomic evaluations and submit to managers.
• Assist in developing, communicating, and facilitating EH&S programs, policies, and procedures.
• Research regulatory requirements and recommend changes to programs to meet standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate EH&S programs and advise management on actions impacting operations and safety.
• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct First Aid/CPR, hearing conservation, forklift operations, hazardous waste operations, and other trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Positive work atmosphere

Technical and analytical

Administration and operations

Hazard analysis knowledge

Ergonomics

Education

Associate’s degree in occupational health/safety

Job description

Turlock Irrigation District is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to perform technical work and assist in developing and coordinating EH&S programs across District facilities.

You will conduct inspections, ensure compliance with federal, state, and county regulations, and provide staff support, training, and site investigations to prevent injuries and incidents in a multi-state context.