EHS Specialist II

Jobtailor; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced EHS professional to advance our Environmental Health and Safety program in California. The role focuses on maintaining EHS management systems, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring regulatory compliance across OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.

You will develop objectives, KPIs, and conduct JHAs/JSAs while coordinating audits, training, and emergency response planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• Minimum of 3 years EHS experience in manufacturing/industrial setting
• Working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA regulations and related standards
• Experience supporting inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Experience with EHS management systems, JHAs, risk assessments, and hierarchy of controls
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and communicate actions to employees and leadership
• Domestic travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain EHS management systems and drive continuous improvement
• Develop and monitor EHS objectives, targets, and KPIs
• Participate in site audits, assessments, inspections, and management reviews
• Ensure ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 compliance
• Conduct JHAs, JSAs, and risk assessments for processes and equipment
• Lead corrective and preventive actions from audits and incidents
• Monitor regulatory compliance (OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT)
• Maintain permits, records, reports and environmental documentation
• Coordinate emergency response planning and training
• Coach supervisors in safety procedures and leadership

Skills

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Audits & investigations

Training & safety programs

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Health/Env

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHS data systems

Incident tracking systems

Compliance documentation tools

Chemical inventory systems

Job description

• Support and maintain company EHS management systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop, implement, monitor, and improve EHS objectives, targets, and KPIs
• Participate in corporate and site EHS audits, assessments, inspections, and management reviews
• Support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management system compliance
• Conduct JHAs, JSAs, and risk assessments for manufacturing processes, equipment, and installations
• Support risk reduction using hierarchy of controls principles
• Evaluate machine guarding, ergonomic risks, workplace hazards, and recommend controls
• Develop and track corrective and preventive actions from audits, inspections, incidents, and near misses
• Monitor OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other EHS regulatory compliance
• Maintain permits, inspection records, compliance documentation, and environmental reports
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections
• Evaluate occupational health exposures and coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring
• Support hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and medical surveillance programs
• Investigate incidents, injuries, property damage, environmental releases, and near misses using root cause analysis
• Analyze incident trends and recommend recurrence-reduction actions
• Support hazardous waste management and maintain SDS and chemical inventory systems
• Support spill prevention, stormwater, wastewater, permitting, reporting, and emergency response activities
• Develop and deliver EHS training, safety meetings, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and communicate findings and action items to leadership
• Support emergency response planning, business continuity, drills, exercises, and training
• Coordinate with emergency responders, medical providers, and regulatory agencies
• Administer contractor and visitor safety programs and conduct field observations and audits
• Coach supervisors and employees on safety procedures and EHS requirements
• Support behavioral safety, safety observations, hazard identification, and continuous improvement programs
• Assist leadership with EHS performance strategies and metrics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered
• Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, or heavy equipment environment
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local EHS regulations and industry best practices
• Experience supporting or conducting workplace safety inspections, compliance audits, incident investigations, and corrective action activities
• Experience with EHS management systems, hazard identification, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and hierarchy of controls principles
• Ability to interpret EHS regulatory requirements and communicate requirements and recommended actions to employees, supervisors, and management
• Experience supporting environmental, occupational health, and industrial hygiene programs preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using EHS data management, incident tracking, or compliance systems
• Relevant EHS certifications and training preferred, including ASP, OHST, GSP, OSHA 30-Hour General Industry, HAZWOPER 24-Hour or 40-Hour, and First Aid/CPR/AED
• CSP or CIH certification is a plus but not required
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment and use material handling equipment and tools/machinery
• Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, bend, exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 25 pounds frequently, and wear PPE for extended periods
• Domestic travel may be required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in EHS management systems, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment methodologies, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and safety training. Proficient in conducting audits, incident investigations, and implementing corrective actions to enhance workplace safety and environmental health.

Hard Skills

• EHS Objectives Development
• KPI Monitoring
• Compliance Audits
• Risk Reduction Strategies
• Machine Guarding Evaluation
• Environmental Reporting
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Behavioral Safety Programs
• Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
• Emergency Response Planning

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• ASP
• OHST
• GSP
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
• HAZWOPER 24-Hour
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• CSP
• CIH

Industry Keywords

• EHS Regulations
• Cal/OSHA
• EPA Compliance
• Occupational Health
• Heavy Manufacturing
• Safety Inspections
• Environmental Health
• Continuous Improvement
• Safety Procedures
• Emergency Response

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• EHS Data Management Systems
• Incident Tracking Systems
• Compliance Documentation Tools
• Chemical Inventory Systems