EHS Specialist II

Autonomous Solutions, Inc; Lexington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) is seeking an EHS Specialist II to provide strong field presence and operational support across shop, test track, and facility operations. You will have increased autonomy, broader permit authority, and deeper technical competency than level I.

You will lead investigations for moderate incidents, author JHA and ORA for routine tasks, drive corrective actions to closure, mentor I level staff, and coordinate environmental basics and safety trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 2–4 years of EHS experience in industrial or high-hazard environments.
• Solid working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and EHS management systems.
• OSHA 30 certification (or willing to be trained).

Responsibilities

• Implement EHS programs and corrective actions as directed by leadership.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and audits; develop hazard mitigation plans.
• Lead investigations of minor to moderate incidents and near-misses; perform root-cause analysis.
• Validate effectiveness of corrective actions and update procedures.
• Maintain EHS records, trend analysis, and compliance documentation.
• Deliver onboarding and toolbox topics and coordinate drills.
• Coordinate permits and authorizations within scope (hot work, Lockout/Tagout).

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

EHS management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

EHS management systems

Job description

As an EHS Specialist II at ASI, you are an intermediate EHS practitioner who provides strong field presence and operational support across shop, test track, and facility operations. You operate with increased autonomy, broader permit authority, and deeper technical competency than EHS Specialist I. You conduct inspections and focused audits, lead investigations for moderate incidents using established root cause methods, author Job Hazard Analyses and Operational Risk Assessments for routine and medium-risk tasks, and drive corrective actions to closure. You support training delivery for assigned modules, maintain accurate records and dashboards, coordinate environmental basics, and mentor EHS Specialist I team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement EHS programs and corrective actions as directed by the VP of Autonomous Services (Corporate EHS Manager); recommend updates based on field findings and regulatory changes.
• Conduct workplace inspections, task-level risk assessments (JHA/ORA), and focused internal audits; develop hazard mitigation plans and track abatement to closure.
• Lead investigations of minor and moderate incidents and near-misses; perform root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why) and propose corrective and preventive actions for approval by VP of Autonomous Services (EHS Specialist III and/or the Corporate EHS Manager).
• Validate effectiveness of corrective actions; recommend updates to procedures and SOPs accordingly.
• Maintain EHS recordkeeping, trend analysis, and compliance documentation; prepare reports and dashboards for management review.
• Deliver assigned onboarding and toolbox topics and EHS modules within competency (e.g., HAZCOM awareness, basic Lockout/Tagout concepts, machine guarding fundamentals); coordinate drills as assigned.
• Support environmental compliance basics: oversee universal waste handling, perform satellite accumulation area checks, and compile data for environmental reporting.
• Participate in safety committees and meetings; present findings, own action items, and track corrective actions to verified closure.
• Mentor EHS Specialist I team members; review their reports and provide coaching on hazard recognition and investigation methods.
• Coordinate permits and authorizations within scope (e.g., prepare and issue hot work permits, prepare Lockout/Tagout paperwork and verify isolation under guidance).
• Lead construction site safety inspections; conduct JHAs for construction activities including civil, mechanical, and electrical work; identify fall hazards, struck-by risks, excavation hazards, and electrical exposures, and develop mitigation plans.
• Manage the construction permit-to-work system; issue and close out excavation permits, confined space entry permits, and elevated work authorizations; verify controls are in place before work begins.
• Lead incident investigations for construction-related events; apply root cause methods to identify systemic causes; coordinate with subcontractors and site supervisors to implement corrective actions and verify closure.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 2–4 years of EHS experience in industrial or high-hazard environments.
• Solid working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and EHS management systems.
• OSHA 30 certification (or willing to be trained)
• At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.