Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Benchmark Electronics; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional to administer programs ensuring OSHA and ISO-14001 compliance on the manufacturing floor. You will train staff, lead inspections, and maintain detailed EHS records.

The role requires coordinating workers' compensation, return-to-work initiatives, and hazardous-waste management, with a focus on safety and regulatory adherence. A 4-year degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: 4 year degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience; minimum 5 years experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct all environmental, health and safety related training
• Act as the Environmental Management Representative (EMR) for the Environmental Management System (ISO-14001).
• Perform scheduled plant safety, environmental and ISO-14001 inspection/audits
• Assist with work related injuries, workers' compensation issues and work related/non-work-related return to work programs.
• Regularly conduct work area ergonomics reviews and advise coworkers on proper work methods
• Develop and maintain EHS programs, including required reviews; Maintain detailed records on all EHS-related medical related activities for coworkers for complete and accurate records, reports, analysis or legal documentation
• Responsible for all required EHS, including OSHA 300 logs, BLS Surveys, EPCRA Tier 2, EPA Form R reports, SWPPP reporting, CUPA reporting
• Lead Safety Committee and First Responders and their activities, conduct accident investigations and maintain associated reports and prevention programs
• Assists with administering and coordinating post-accident drug testing
• Lead the hazardous waste program and those assisting in maintaining hazardous waste including required recordkeeping (manifests, training records)
• Assist in audits, maintains all records relating to workers' compensation or environmental programs and analyzes OSHA and/or environmental laws to ensure compliance

Skills

Training

ISO-14001

OSHA

Ergonomics

Education

4-year degree preferred

Job description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:

Supports the administration of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Wellness programs, as well as Workers' Compensation and work-related/non-work-related Return-to-Work initiatives at the site level. This role helps ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The ideal candidate is highly engaged on the manufacturing floor, comfortable spending a significant portion of the day walking the facility, partnering with leaders and employees, and proactively identifying opportunities to maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. A manufacturing and/or electronics background is preferred, with familiarity in box builds and boards.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct all environmental, health and safety related training
• Act as the Environmental Management Representative (EMR) for the Environmental Management System (ISO-14001).
• Perform scheduled plant safety, environmental and ISO-14001 inspection/audits
• Assists with work related injuries, workers' compensation issues and work related/non-work-related return to work programs.
• Regularly conduct work area ergonomics reviews and advise coworkers on proper work methods
• Develop and maintain EHS programs, including required reviews; Maintain detailed records on all EHS-related medical related activities for coworkers for complete and accurate records, reports, analysis or legal documentation
• Responsible for all required EHS, including OSHA 300 logs, BLS Surveys, EPCRA Tier 2, EPA Form R reports, SWPPP reporting, CUPA reporting
• Lead Safety Committee and First Responders and their activities, conduct accident investigations and maintain associated reports and prevention programs
• Assists with administering and coordinating post-accident drug testing
• Lead the hazardous waste program and those assisting in maintaining hazardous waste including required recordkeeping (manifests, training records)
• Assist in audits, maintains all records relating to workers' compensation or environmental programs and analyzes OSHA and/or environmental laws to ensure compliance

Education: 4 year degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience; minimum 5 years experience

Physical Location: Santa Ana, CA

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (flexible start time between 5:30am-7am, 8 hour shift plus lunch)

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Safety-Sensitive Position and Drug Testing Notice: This position is classified as safety-sensitive because impairment while performing job duties could pose a significant risk of harm. Where permitted by applicable law or required by federal regulation, Benchmark will conduct a pre-employment drug screen. Benchmark maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and may conduct reasonable-suspicion and post-incident testing in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation Range: $78,846 to $98,557 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing [e-mail].

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Citizen" or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].