Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Excellent medical benefits

401k matching

Employee Owned Company

Job summary

Will-Burt Company is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to implement and manage EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing workplace risks. The role acts as a technical resource for safety and environmental matters and collaborates with operations to maintain a safe, healthy work environment.

The position supports government contracts and focuses on continuous improvement, risk assessments, and employee safety training, with responsibilities across LOTO, machine

Qualifications

• Bachelor / associate degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment may be substituted for a degree.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Lead accident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Manage assigned EHS programs such as LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, confined space, and hazardous waste.
• Prepare inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Analyze EHS performance data and identify trends.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Serve as EHS software system administrator for assigned modules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solv

Education

Bachelor / associate degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.

1-3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment may be substituted in lieu of the degree.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910

Job description

Job Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist implements and manages EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance, reduces workplace risks, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as a technical resource for safety and environmental matters and works closely with operations to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Please Note:

Due to requirements associated with our government contracts, applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident and must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct facility inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Lead accident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Manage assigned EHS programs such as LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, confined space, and hazardous waste.
• Prepare inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Analyze EHS performance data and identify trends.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Serve as EHS software system administrator for assigned modules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor / associate degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment may be substituted in lieu of the degree.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910

Compensation

The compensation for this role is approved as entry-level pay, with higher rates available based on experience.

The Will-Burt Company also offers its employees paid time off, paid holiday's off, excellent medical benefits, and a 401k matching option.

The Will-Burt Company is proudly an Employee Owned Company.