The EHS Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining occupational health and safety programs that promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
This role partners closely with business leaders, employees, contractors, consultants, and vendors to identify and mitigate risks, strengthen safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
What you will do:
- Develop, implement, and maintain written EHS programs, policies, procedures, and related documentation.
- Utilize and maintain OHS monitoring tools, systems, and equipment to support effective program implementation and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain a consistent on-site presence and provide support across scheduled shifts to promote safety awareness, respond to incidents, and engage with employees.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit accurate and timely safety reports, permits, records, and other required documentation.
- Support emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills, training, and readiness programs.
- Lead and support risk assessments, process hazard analyses (PHA), and management of change (MOC) activities to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Evaluate equipment design, commissioning activities, processes, and workplace conditions to identify risks and recommend appropriate controls.
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and compliance assessments; document findings, establish corrective actions, and verify timely resolution.
- Lead or support incident investigations to identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive measures.
- Monitor safety performance, identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and recommend solutions that strengthen safety systems and operational performance.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all operations.
- Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert on OHS programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to maintain compliance, coordinate safety activities, and promote consistent safety practices across teams.
- Communicate safety performance, audit findings, incident trends, and improvement opportunities clearly and effectively to employees and leadership.
- Collaborate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders to integrate safety requirements into commissioning, startup, and ongoing production activities.
What you will Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- At least two years of experience in an EHS role within manufacturing.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and applicable industry guidelines, including NFPA, ANSI, NEC, ACGIH, and NIOSH standards or guidance.