Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

The Raymond; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Texas is seeking an EHS Specialist responsible for ensuring compliance with environment, health, and safety regulations. The role involves developing policies, conducting audits, training employees, and mitigating risks to foster a strong safety culture across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or Occupational Safety and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in workplace safety, compliance, or environmental health.
• Hands-on approach with regulatory frameworks and audits.
• Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to EHS regulations and standards.
• Conduct audits and inspections to identify hazards.
• Develop and implement EHS policies and training programs.

Skills

EHS compliance

Risk management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or Occupational Safety

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

VelocityEHS

ISNetworld

Avetta

Job description

Description

The Environmental Health and Safety – (EHS Specialist) is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, fostering a strong safety culture, and supporting risk mitigation efforts across the organization. This role requires hands-on coordination with management, employees, and regulatory agencies to implement effective policies, conduct audits, and provide training in workplace safety and environmental protection.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA and environmental protection standards.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, supporting compliance reporting and inspections.

Policy & Program Development

• Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and company goals.
• Maintain detailed records of safety incidents, compliance activities, and regulatory reporting documentation.

Audits, Inspections & Hazard Mitigation

• Conduct regular audits and inspections to proactively identify workplace hazards.
• Work closely with management to assess and mitigate risks that could affect employee safety and environmental standards.

Training & Employee Engagement

• Provide training programs on workplace safety, environmental protection, and safe operational practices.
• Foster a strong safety culture, ensuring employees understand and follow safety protocols.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Assist in the development and implementation of emergency response plans, ensuring readiness for incidents.

Support crisis management protocols related to workplace hazards, environmental risks, and accident investigations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in workplace safety, compliance, or environmental health.
• Experience in industrial maintenance and working with field associates preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and/or Abilities required include:

• Strong knowledge of EHS compliance, regulatory frameworks, and risk management.
• Ability to conduct audits, inspections, and investigations to ensure workplace safety and adherence to environmental standards.
• Ability to he hands-on and onsite – Monday – Friday in the office, and ability to travel up to 15% within state on regular basis
• Effective communication skills to train employees, report compliance findings, and liaise with regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with VelocityEHS, ISNetworld, and Avetta preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze hazards and develop mitigation strategies

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting required throughout the workday.
• Comfortable operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment in a dynamic environment.
• Work may involve exposure to variable warehouse temperatures and physical demands associated with inventory movement.