Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking an experienced Environment Health & Safety Specialist to join a proactive team. You will develop, implement, and monitor EH&S programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, fostering a safe workplace.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, safety training, incident investigation, and regulatory reporting within a manufacturing setting. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental, or Health Sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of EH&S experience in a related role.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with LOTO, Machine Safety and Risk Assessments.
• Manufacturing industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments on equipment design, fire prevention, and safety programs.
• Review plans for new machinery to ensure safety measures are included.
• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify and rectify safety hazards.
• Conduct safety training for employees on emergency procedures and regulations.
• Investigate industrial accidents, prepare reports, and recommend preventive measures.
• Perform air quality tests to detect harmful substances.
• Identify health and safety hazards and propose corrective actions.
• Provide expertise on ergonomics, hazardous materials, and industrial hygiene.
• Conduct audits and compile safety reports.
• Manage workers' compensation, OSHA logs, and return-to-work programs.

Skills

Safety program management

Ergonomics

Industrial hygiene

Risk assessment

Communication (written)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental, or Health Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LOTO

Machine Safety

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Environment Health & Safety Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role requires a proactive professional who can effectively develop, implement, and monitor environmental health and safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in fostering a safe and healthy workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with departments on equipment design, fire prevention, and safety programs.
• Review plans for new machinery to ensure safety measures are included.
• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify and rectify safety hazards.
• Conduct and coordinate safety training for employees on emergency procedures and safety regulations.
• Investigate industrial accidents, prepare reports, and recommend preventive measures.
• Perform air quality tests to detect harmful substances.
• Identify health and safety hazards and propose corrective actions.
• Provide expertise on ergonomics, hazardous materials, and industrial hygiene.
• Conduct audits and compile safety reports.
• Manage workers' compensation, OSHA logs, and return-to-work programs.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental, or Health Sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an EH&S or related position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with safety programs such as LOTO, Machine Safety, and Risk Assessments.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Safety certifications.
• Familiarity with Cal/OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Experience with risk assessments and ISO 14001/45001 audits.