EHS Specialist: Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

Veolia Environnement SA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Recruitment referral program

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking an EHS Specialist to drive health, safety, and OSHA compliance programs across multiple facilities including Leonia, Richmond, Bellevue, and Cary. The role emphasizes hazard recognition, training, and continuous improvement in environmental health practices.

You will lead investigations, assist in incident analyses, and support sustainability reporting while collaborating with site management and staff to maintain safe operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a relevant field (OH&S, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science)
• 3–5 years of EHS experience required
• Knowledge of hazard recognition, evaluation and control, and OSHA compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate EHS laws and guidelines
• Analyze data and audit processes across Ergonomics, emergency preparedness, and contractor management
• Lead safety inspections and investigations, perform root-cause analyses
• Provide technical guidance to site leadership and EHS teams
• Support sustainability initiatives and reporting
• Ensure training is completed and documented

Skills

EHS passion

Enthusiastic trainer

Organized

Self-motivated

Shows initiative

Hazard recognition & control

Office suite familiarity

SDS tracking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S, Engineering, Environmental Science

Associate's degree

3–5 years EHS experience

Job description

Veolia Group is seeking an EHS Specialist to drive health, safety, and OSHA compliance programs across multiple facilities including Leonia, Richmond, Bellevue, and Cary. The role emphasizes hazard recognition, training, and continuous improvement in environmental health practices.

You will lead investigations, assist in incident analyses, and support sustainability reporting while collaborating with site management and staff to maintain safe operations.