Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

PENN ENGINEERING; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

Parental Leave

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-Job Training

Performance Bonuses

Volunteer Program

Referral Bonus

Employee Centric Culture

Job summary

PennEngineering in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to manage EHS programs. You will collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement, while supporting a safe, inclusive workplace.

This role drives regulatory reporting, incident investigations, and training, with opportunities to lead sustainability initiatives and partner with regulators. A strong background in manufacturing EHS and proficiency with MS Office are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of EHS background in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Understands regulations and communicates requirements clearly.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain EHS policies that comply with or exceed applicable federal, state, and local regulations, while monitoring new environmental and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with all divisions to achieve full regulatory compliance and maintain open communication regarding compliance-related concerns.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate environmental, health, and safety programs to support company initiatives.
• Provide leadership to and facilitate meetings with various committees related to EHS initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with OSHA, EPA, and relevant state authorities.
• Maintain company-wide health and safety data/metrics and generate reports to benchmark and measure EHS performance.
• Oversee waste management, air emissions, chemical storage, spill prevention, and other environmental compliance activities.
• Maintain required Environmental Compliance permits and ensure timely reporting; ensure annual compliances are accurate.
• Lead sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
• Ensure all OSHA safety and environmental training meets current standards and is completed timely.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory initiatives, including training records, policies, schedules, revisions, incident investigations and waste manifests.
• Conduct regular audits of divisional environmental and safety programs and provide guidance to achieve compliance.
• Perform Job Safety/hazard Analysis as needed and implement safety items to prevent hazards.
• Oversee workers’ compensation program and coordinate with HR on investigations and return-to-work.
• Communicate EHS initiatives, milestones, events, and expectations to the organization.
• Research innovative methods to reduce workplace accidents and cost-saving ideas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and belonging are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of Manufacturing, Winston-Salem Team. As the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at PennEngineering, you’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.

Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision
• Parental Leave
• 401k and Employer Match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid On the Job Training
• Performance incentive bonuses
• Community Volunteering
• Talent Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Centric Culture

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform all functions of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain EHS policies that comply with or exceed applicable federal, state, and local regulations, while continuously monitoring and evaluating new or emerging environmental and safety requirements to determine their relevance and impact on company operations.
• Collaborate with all divisions to achieve full regulatory compliance and maintain open communication regarding compliance-related concerns.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate environmental, health, and safety programs to support company initiatives.
• Provide leadership to and facilitate meetings with various committees related to EHS initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, and relevant state authorities.
• Maintain company-wide health and safety data/metrics and generate reports to benchmark and measure EHS performance.
• Oversee waste management, air emissions, chemical storage, spill prevention, and other environmental compliance activities.
• Maintain required Environmental Compliance permits and ensure timely reporting- Ensure annual compliances such as OSHA 300 logs, Tier II Biennial filing of Hazardous & Residual Waste, Act 220 Water consumption, Toxic Release Inventory filings are accurate and filed in a timely manner to avoid violations
• Lead sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives to reduce the organization’s environmental impact.
• Ensure all required OSHA safety and environmental training meets current standards and is completed within established timeframes.
• Maintain documentation for all regulatory initiatives, including training records, policies, schedules, revisions, incident investigations and waste manifests
• Conduct regular audits of divisional environmental and safety programs and provide guidance to achieve company-standard compliance.
• Perform Job Safety/hazard Analysis on an as needed basis- report and implement the safety items to eliminate potential catastrophic hazards
• Oversee the workers’ compensation program and coordinate with HR to:
  • Maintain accurate documentation & Conduct incident investigations
  • Coordinate medical care for injured employees & Manage return-to-work initiatives
• Communicate EHS initiatives, milestones, events, and expectations to the organization through written and verbal channels.
• Continuously research innovative methods to reduce workplace accidents and injuries and cost benefit ideas for different projects
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of EHS background with hands-on work in manufacturing/ industrial environment
• Understands regulations and communicates requirements clearly across the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and build rapport with individuals at all levels of the company.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft suites - Excel, & inventory systems)
• Time management and multitasking
• Clear communication with operations teams
• Problem-solving and proactive planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate a computer and related office equipment.
• Visual acuity suitable for detailed work.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs., floor to shoulder, occasionally and climb ladders.

PennEngineering is committed to Diversity, Equity and Belonging, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We lift up voices and opinions by creating a respectful work environment where difference is valued, and we are doing our part to build towards a greater society where diverse points of view are celebrated.