Field EHS Specialist — Industrial Safety & Compliance

KLA Industries; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support two operations. This field-focused role builds strong relationships with employees and supervisors while driving safety and environmental compliance across sites.

The role requires 3+ years in EHS, OSHA knowledge, and the ability to work outdoors in industrial settings; travel between sites and a valid driver's license are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of EHS experience in industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections, identifying hazards, investigating incidents, and managing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with stormwater, waste, and chemical management.
• Ability to work in outdoor industrial environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance activities across both locations.
• Conduct field inspections, identify hazards, investigate incidents, and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Maintain safety programs, training records, compliance calendars, and required documentation.
• Support inspections, training, task training, and hazard awareness.
• Prepare and maintain required reports, permits, sampling records, manifests, and agency documentation.
• Lead or support safety committees, toolbox talks, employee training, and emergency preparedness.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and leadership to build practical and proactive EHS programs.
• Serve as a key point of contact during regulatory inspections and follow up on findings and corrective actions.

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA knowledge

Field inspections

Hazard identification

Corrective actions

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

KLA Industries is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support two operations. This field-focused role builds strong relationships with employees and supervisors while driving safety and environmental compliance across sites.

The role requires 3+ years in EHS, OSHA knowledge, and the ability to work outdoors in industrial settings; travel between sites and a valid driver's license are expected.