Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Trinity Consultants Engineering & EHS Workforce Solutions; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist to work onsite at our industrial client near Ashland, Kentucky. The role emphasizes environmental compliance with some health and safety duties and is an exempt contract position eligible for benefits.

The candidate will monitor regulations, prepare reports, conduct audits, and support sustainability initiatives, collaborating with internal teams and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or related field.
• More than 24 months’ experience in environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with state, federal, and local environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports and permit applications.
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections.
• Support sustainability initiatives and process improvements.
• Maintain environmental records and documentation.
• Respond to environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies on environmental matters.
• Health and safety duties are included with this position.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Trinity is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist EHS Specialist) to work onsite at our industrial client near Ashland, Kentucky. The project is Environmentally weighted with some health and safety responsibilities. This exempt contract role is benefits eligible and open to local candidates only.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., air (Title V, MACT) water (NPDES, SWPPP, NPDES), waste (RCRA)
• Prepare and submit environmental reports and permit applications
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections
• Support sustainability initiatives and process improvements
• Maintain environmental records and documentation
• Respond to environmental incidents, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies on environmental matters
• Health and Safety duties are included with this position

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or related field or equivalent alternative qualifications
• More than 24 months’ experience in environmental compliance, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings
• Familiarity with the structure and relations between state, federal, and local regulations and their link to statutes and code.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to manage ambiguity well
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement