Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Action Environmental; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Environmental is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to support field operations across Florida, including Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando. This on-site role focuses on promoting safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of safety programs for diverse projects.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of EHS experience, strong knowledge of EPA/OSHA/DOT/MSHA regulations, and the ability to travel within Florida.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive EHS experience in industrial, environmental, construction, or remediation settings.
• Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, DOT, and MSHA regulations.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout Florida.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; certifications preferred (e.g., OSHA 500/510, HAZWOPER).

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and ensure regulatory compliance across field operations.
• Develop and enforce EHS policies and client-specific programs.
• Conduct field audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Prepare HASPs, JHAs, risk assessments, and safety documentation.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Safety training delivery

Field operations support

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description: Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Description: Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Department: Health and Safety

Business Unit: Environmental

Location: Tampa, FL; Jacksonville, FL; or Orlando, FL, with regional responsibilities

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Health and Safety

Job Summary

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist may be based in Tampa, Jacksonville, or Orlando, Florida, and will serve as a primary safety representative supporting field operations, project teams, and management throughout Florida and at other project locations as needed.

This position supports a broad range of environmental, industrial, civil, construction, demolition, drilling, excavation, remediation, plant decontamination, and related project activities. The EHS Specialist promotes a strong safety culture, helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, supports the implementation of company and client-specific safety programs, and drives continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety performance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support daily field and project operations by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Apply a thorough understanding of applicable EPA, OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations to environmental, industrial, civil, construction, demolition, mining, remediation, and related activities.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and enforcement of company and client-specific EHS policies, procedures, programs, and guidelines.
• Conduct routine field audits and inspections of construction, excavation, drilling, demolition, remediation, plant decontamination, and other project activities to evaluate compliance with regulatory standards, client requirements, and company policies.
• Identify, document, and report unsafe conditions and behaviors, and work proactively with employees, supervisors, and management to implement appropriate corrective measures.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses, and assist with the development, implementation, tracking, and documentation of corrective actions.
• Track, maintain, and analyze project- and site-specific safety metrics, incident statistics, trends, and leading indicators to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist with the preparation and review of project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), work permits, risk assessments, and other required safety documentation.
• Represent the company professionally during client, contractor, and regulatory audits, inspections, and meetings.
• Prepare safety reports, summaries, and related documentation for internal management and client representatives, as required.
• Deliver EHS training, including employee safety orientations, toolbox talks, task-specific instruction, and compliance-based training on topics such as HAZWOPER, fall protection, heavy equipment, demolition safety, and other applicable subjects.
• Maintain employee safety training records and assist in ensuring compliance with applicable training and certification requirements.
• Participate in operational and project planning meetings to provide safety input, identify potential hazards, and recommend appropriate controls.
• Respond to and provide EHS support during emergencies, incidents, and other unplanned events.
• Coordinate and manage occupational exposure monitoring programs, including air, noise, and dust monitoring associated with activities such as excavation, demolition, decontamination, and remediation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Education, Experience, And Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental health and safety, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in industrial, environmental, construction, remediation, mining, and/or CERCLA/Superfund site environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of applicable EPA, OSHA, DOT, and MSHA regulations.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with field personnel, project management, clients, and regulatory representatives.
• Experience delivering safety training. Relevant certifications or training, such as OSHA 500/510, OSHA 501/511, HAZWOPER, and MSHA Part 46 and/or Part 48, are preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required medical clearance and respiratory protection certification, as applicable to assigned work.
• Ability to perform the physical activities associated with field operations, including prolonged walking and standing, climbing, lifting and carrying materials or equipment, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Florida and to other branch, project, or customer locations as business needs require.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required to operate company vehicles.