Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Kaiser Aluminum; Bellwood (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum in Bellwood, Virginia is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to develop and oversee programs that ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. You will lead risk assessments, audits, training and emergency planning while partnering with leadership to promote a strong safety culture.

The role emphasizes incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of safety systems to protect people and the environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of Occupational Health and Safety experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Skill in safety inspections ensuring compliance with NFPA safety standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong PC skills (Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop, implement and enforce environmental and safety programs.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures and programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain safety training material; may lead safety training, onboarding and ongoing EHS education efforts.
• Conduct new hire EHS orientation and refresher training.
• Identify health and safety hazards and conduct risk assessments.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Respond to onsite emergencies and incidents; conduct investigations and track actions.
• Recommend corrective actions and support Safety Strategic Planning.
• Manage Safety Strategic Plan and safety inventory.

Skills

Safety inspections

NFPA standards

Communication

PC skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Program development

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to join Kaiser Aluminum’s team in Bellwood Virginia!

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs that ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace. This role partners with leadership and employees to promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and reduce risk to people, property, and the environment. The EHS professional will lead initiatives focused on accident prevention, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement of safety systems. By proactively identifying hazards, educating employees, and monitoring workplace practices, this role helps protect the organization’s most valuable assets—its people and its reputation.

What you will work on:

• Develop, implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures and programs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety regulations
• Develop and maintain safety training material; may lead safety training, onboarding and ongoing EHS education efforts
• Conduct new hire EHS orientation and refresher training
• Identification of health and safety hazards
• Conduct workplace hazard assessments, safety audits and risk analysis
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response planning
• Respond to onsite emergencies and incidentsConduct investigations and track actions related to all work place incidents and near-misses
• Recommend corrective actions for health and safety issues
• Provide recommendations to the plant manager for annual Safety Strategic Planning
• Manage Safety Strategic Plan
• Safety inventory management
• Monitor environmental programs such as waste management, emissions, and sustainability initiatives
• Assess potential environmental risks, identify root causes for environmental concerns and develop mitigation and/or action plans

What you will bring to the position:

• Associates degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field preferred.
• Two plus (2+) years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Skill in performing safety inspections ensuring compliance with NFPA safety standards.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong PC Skills, including Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce environmental and safety programs and protocols.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to work independently

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.