Industrial EHS Specialist - Wastewater & Safety

People Architects; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid company holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance, AD&D, short- and long‑

401(k) with company match

FSA options

Job summary

People Architects is partnering with a Chemical Manufacturing company to recruit an EHS Specialist for the site. The role focuses on environmental compliance, workplace safety, occupational health, emergency preparedness, and wastewater treatment operations at the facility.

The position reports to the EHS Manager and collaborates with plant leadership across shifts to implement programs, identify risks, and strengthen safety and environmental performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar industrial environment involving hazardous materials.
• Experience supporting or overseeing industrial wastewater treatment operations, including neutralization, sampling, permit compliance, and environmental reporting.
• Ohio EPA Wastewater/Water Reclamation Operator Certification (Class A or higher).

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of site EHS programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, RCRA, Ohio regulations, and company policies.
• Support wastewater treatment operations, including neutralization systems, sampling programs, wastewater permit compliance, environmental reporting, and coordination with Ohio EPA requirements.
• Conduct routine facility inspections, audits, safety observations, and risk assessments to identify hazards, evaluate compliance, and coordinate corrective actions with plant personnel.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training for employees, contractors, and new hires; provide toolbox talks and safety meetings for second- and third-shift personnel as needed.
• Participate in incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and root cause analyses; document findings, track corrective actions, and support prevention efforts.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Safety program development

Training delivery

Hazard identification

Job description

People Architects is partnering with a Chemical Manufacturing company to recruit an EHS Specialist for the site. The role focuses on environmental compliance, workplace safety, occupational health, emergency preparedness, and wastewater treatment operations at the facility.

The position reports to the EHS Manager and collaborates with plant leadership across shifts to implement programs, identify risks, and strengthen safety and environmental performance.