Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Nemak; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemak is seeking an EHS Specialist in Augusta, Georgia to develop and implement EHS programs while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role focuses on maintaining safety systems and conducting risk analyses.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in OHS, has 3+ years in HSE in Manufacturing, and experience with ISO standards. Responsibilities include hazard assessments, EHS training, and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in HSE in Manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience with ISO standards.
• RCRA / DOT Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hazard assessments and workplace inspections.
• Lead incident investigations using root-cause analysis.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs.
• Manage permit requirements and environmental reporting.
• Maintain and report EHS metrics and KPIs.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response drills.

Skills

Hazard assessments

Incident investigations

EHS training programs

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelors Degree in OHS or related field

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 50001

Job description

Overview

The EHS Specialist assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs to ensure a safe workplace, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across environmental, occupational health, and safety systems. This role supports day-to-day EHS activities, incident investigation, training, audits, and aligns site practices with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 requirements.

Additional responsibilities include implementing and maintaining EHS programs to meet OSHA, EPA, state/local regulations and company standards.

Support development, implementation, and continual improvement of ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), and ISO 50001 (Energy Management) systems at site level; maintain documentation, procedures, and records to meet certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hazard assessments, risk analyses (JSA/JHA), workplace inspections, and environmental compliance inspections; track corrective actions to closure.
• Lead incident/near-miss investigations using root-cause analysis (5-why, RCA); develop and follow-up on corrective/preventive actions and lessons learned.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs (new hire, task-specific, emergency response, LOTO, confined space, PPE, hazard communication) and maintain training records.
• Manage permit requirements, environmental reporting, waste handling/manifesting, spill prevention/response, stormwater controls, air emissions monitoring, and chemical/hazardous materials programs (SDS, labeling).
• Maintain and report EHS metrics and KPIs (recordable incident rate, TRIR/MTI, near-miss rate, corrective action closure, environmental non-compliance events, energy intensity).
• Provide on-site support for contractor EHS pre-qualification, orientations, and oversight.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response drills; maintain and update emergency plans and contact lists.
• Support ergonomics assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring, and health surveillance programs as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in OHS or related field
• 3+ years relevant experience in HSE in Manufacturing
• 2+ years of experience with ISO 14001, 45001, 50001
• RCRA / DOT Certification
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals Certification (Desired)