Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

ENSCO, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ENSCO, Inc. is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support environmental compliance, occupational safety, emergency management, and regulatory programs at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC).

The role serves as a Hazardous Materials Emergency Responder and Hazardous Waste Technician, administering compliance programs, conducting inspections, coordinating corrective actions, and delivering EHS training to employees, contractors, and customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of environmental, occupational safety, hazardous waste, or EHS experience OR Bachelor's with 2+ years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of RCRA, SPCC, EPCRA, stormwater, industrial wastewater, OSHA regulations.
• Experience with hazardous materials response and spill management.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (or ability to obtain).
• OSHA 10-Hour certification.

Responsibilities

• Support development and improvement of environmental, health, safety, emergency management, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Administer SPCC, RCRA, EPCRA, stormwater, and related compliance programs.
• Conduct inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Coordinate hazardous waste collection, storage, transport, and disposal activities.

Skills

Hazardous materials

OSHA HAZWOPER

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

ENSCO is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support environmental compliance, occupational safety, emergency management, and regulatory compliance programs at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC). Reporting to the Manager of Safety, Health, Environmental & Emergency Services, this position serves as a Hazardous Materials Emergency Responder and Hazardous Waste Technician while supporting OSHA, environmental, and railroad safety programs. The incumbent will work independently to administer compliance programs, conduct inspections and investigations, coordinate corrective actions, maintain regulatory records, support emergency response, and deliver EHS training to employees, contractors, and customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, safety, emergency management, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Administer SPCC, RCRA, EPCRA, stormwater, industrial wastewater, pollution prevention, and UST/AST compliance programs.
• Conduct environmental inspections and hazardous waste inspections; maintain permits, records, and regulatory reports.
• Coordinate hazardous waste collection, storage, transportation, recycling, and disposal activities.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents and coordinate spill response, cleanup, investigations, and reporting.
• Maintain chemical inventory systems and prepare required EPCRA reporting.
• Support OSHA and railroad safety programs including LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, Railroad Worker Protection, PPE, and contractor safety.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and trend reviews.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and participate in emergency drills and exercises.
• Support emergency preparedness, fire prevention, and mutual aid operations.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum five (5) years of environmental, occupational safety, hazardous waste, or EHS experience in an industrial, railroad, manufacturing, utility, mining, or similarly regulated environment OR Bachelor's or equivalent with 2+ years of directly related experience.
• Working knowledge of RCRA, SPCC, EPCRA, stormwater, industrial wastewater, OSHA, and related regulations.
• Experience with hazardous materials response and spill management.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (or ability to obtain).
• OSHA 10-Hour certification.
• RCRA Hazardous Waste training.
• Forklift and Confined Space certification (or ability to obtain).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic EHS management systems.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work outdoors, climb ladders, walk uneven terrain, lift up to 50 pounds, and participate in emergency response.
• Ability to pass e-RAILSAFE requirements and applicable pre-employment/random drug and alcohol testing.

Qualifications Desired

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or related discipline. Equivalent education, certifications, military service, and directly related experience may be substituted.
• CHMM, CSP, ASP, REM, or similar certification.
• Experience supporting FRA, DOT, or other Federal contracts.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
• Emergency management and Incident Command System experience.

Required Certifications:

See Required Skills

U.S. Citizenship Required: No

Security Clearance Required: None

Employment Type: Regular Full-time

Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment

Drug Screen Required: Pre-Employment Drug and Random Alcohol and Drug (FRA)

Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: No

Salary Range

$36 - $41 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here .

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visitensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability

Voluntary Self-Identificationof Veteran Status

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in ENSCO, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema

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