Field EHS Specialist - Safety & Compliance Lead

True North Consultants, Inc.; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support two operations in our industrial setting.

This field-focused role emphasizes building strong relationships with employees and supervisors while driving safety and environmental compliance. You will lead EHS programs, conduct inspections, manage incidents, and coordinate training, reporting, and regulatory documentation while collaborating with operations and maintenance to implement practical

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, recognizing hazards, investigating incidents, and managing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with stormwater, waste, and chemical management programs.
• Willingness 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

OSHA knowledge

Hazard recognition

Incident investigation

Environmental compliance

Field inspections

Training records

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support two operations in our industrial setting.

This field-focused role emphasizes building strong relationships with employees and supervisors while driving safety and environmental compliance. You will lead EHS programs, conduct inspections, manage incidents, and coordinate training, reporting, and regulatory documentation while collaborating with operations and maintenance to implement practical