Field EHS Specialist: Safety & Compliance Leader

Essenti Talent; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent seeks an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support two operations in North Carolina. This field-focused role builds strong relationships with employees and supervisors while driving safety and environmental compliance.

You will lead EHS compliance activities, conduct inspections, investigate incidents, coordinate training, maintain records, and partner with operations to develop practical, proactive safety programs across sites.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance activities across two operations.
• 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 compliance leadership

Field inspections

Incident investigation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Essenti Talent seeks an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support two operations in North Carolina. This field-focused role builds strong relationships with employees and supervisors while driving safety and environmental compliance.

You will lead EHS compliance activities, conduct inspections, investigate incidents, coordinate training, maintain records, and partner with operations to develop practical, proactive safety programs across sites.