Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Intellectt Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A company in the environmental health sector is seeking an Environmental Health Safety Specialist in San Diego, CA. This role involves conducting EHS inspections, providing training, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have a degree in Environmental Health and 1-3 years of EHS experience in regulated environments. Certifications like HAZWOPER are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of EHS experience in regulated environments preferred.
• Certifications such as HAZWOPER, OSHA 30, preferred or ability to obtain within 3 years.
• Demonstrated experience in leading EHS programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and EHS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine EHS inspections and audits.
• Support incident investigations and track corrective actions.
• Assist with maintaining EHS documentation.
• Coordinate hazardous waste pickups and documentation.
• Provide EHS training to employees.
• Support risk assessments and ergonomic evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Cal/OSHA regulations.

Skills

Hazard identification

PPE Use

Basic EHS metrics

Analytical skills

Leadership in EHS programs

Regulatory interpretation

Root cause analysis

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health, and Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS management software (Intelex, iAuditor, Smartsheet)

Job description

Role: Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Duration: 06 months

Overview

Role: Environmental Health Safety Specialist responsible for supporting EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a safe work environment.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct routine EHS inspections and audits and follow through on identified remedial actions.
• Support incident investigations and track corrective actions.
• Assist with maintaining relevant EHS documentation including training records, inspections records, etc.
• Coordinate hazardous waste pickups and documentation.
• Provide EHS training to new and existing employees.
• Support risk assessments and ergonomic evaluations.
• Assist in maintaining EHS management systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Cal/OSHA regulations.
• Collaborate with other functions to address EHS concerns.
• Support emergency response and evacuation drills.
• Support and participate in EHS campaigns and activities.
• Serve as the EHS business partner to assigned functional unit(s); supporting EHS programs including but not limited to EHS change management.
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health, and Safety or related field.
• Certifications such as HAZWOPER, OSHA 30, etc., are a plus or ability to obtain them within 3 years of hire.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of EHS experience in regulated environments (medical device, pharma, or biotech preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in leading EHS programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and EHS systems preferred.
• Hazard identification
• PPE Use
• Basic EHS metrics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, EHS management software or applications (Intelex, iAuditor, Smartsheet, etc.), incident investigation, risk assessment
• Root cause analysis
• Regulatory interpretation
• Analytical skills

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research

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