Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Teal Energi; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teal Energi is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist for its West Houston/Brookshire facility to lead and continually improve the site’s EHS programs and compliance efforts.

The role requires hands-on experience administering EHS programs, conducting safety audits, investigating incidents, training personnel, and supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems to foster a proactive safety culture. Travel is minimal; onsite work and coordination with HR and contractors are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of environmental health and safety experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work onsite in Brookshire, Texas, and travel occasionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer and continuously improve the site's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs in accordance with regulations and policies.
• Conduct facility inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess compliance, and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate workplace accidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and other safety-related incidents.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS orientations, employee training, and contractor safety education.
• Monitor training requirements, certifications, and expiration dates to ensure compliance.
• Support the maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 environmental and health and safety management system certifications.
• Develop and maintain emergency action plans and coordinate emergency response drills with local agencies.
• Monitor applicable OSHA and environmental regulations and recommend program improvements.
• Compile, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics and compliance data to management.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims and site drug and alcohol program administration with HR.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and external agencies to promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA knowledge

Safety inspections

Incident investigation

Corrective actions

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Teal Energi is partnered with a leading company in the industrial technology and power electronics industry to identify an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist for its facility in West Houston.

This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional to play a key role in maintaining workplace safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement across an industrial operation. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on experience administering EHS programs, conducting safety audits, investigating incidents, and supporting regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and continuously improve the site's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.


• Conduct facility inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess compliance, and implement corrective actions.


• Investigate workplace accidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and other safety‑related incidents.


• Coordinate and deliver EHS orientations, employee training, and contractor safety education.


• Monitor training requirements, certifications, and expiration dates to ensure compliance.


• Support the maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 environmental and occupational health and safety management system certifications.


• Develop and maintain emergency action plans and coordinate emergency response drills with local agencies.


• Monitor applicable OSHA and environmental regulations and recommend program improvements.


• Compile, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics and compliance data to management.


• Coordinate workers' compensation claims and site drug and alcohol program administration in partnership with HR.


• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and external agencies to promote a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum of 2 years of environmental health and safety experience.


• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.


• Experience conducting safety inspections, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective actions.


• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.


• Ability to work onsite in Brookshire, Texas, and travel occasionally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or another relevant EHS certification.


• Experience working in an ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 certified environment.


• Background in manufacturing, industrial operations, power electronics, or a related technical industry.


• Experience supporting field service teams, contractor safety, or environmental compliance programs.