Plant EHS & Safety Compliance Lead

Viking Group; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group is seeking an Safety Specialist to oversee EHS programs at the Hastings plant. You will lead hazard assessments, perform IH investigations, and develop SOPs to ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA regulations.

You will train employees, support incident investigations, and drive a culture of safety across operations, partnering with engineering and production teams to implement corrective actions and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of related experience in EHS.
• 3+ years of experience in EHS within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state/local safety regulations.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of the EHS program at the plant level.
• Lead cross-functional hazard assessments and risk reviews.
• Conduct Industrial Hygiene investigations (noise, heavy metals, acids, IAQ, ergonomics).
• Develop and revise SOPs, WIs, and permits to communicate regulatory and company requirements.
• Provide EHS training and run safety meetings to promote safety concepts.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Hazard analysis (JSA)

Incident investigations

Safety training

Communication

Documentation

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

SDS System

LMS

EHS reporting systems

Job description

Viking Group is seeking an Safety Specialist to oversee EHS programs at the Hastings plant. You will lead hazard assessments, perform IH investigations, and develop SOPs to ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA regulations.

You will train employees, support incident investigations, and drive a culture of safety across operations, partnering with engineering and production teams to implement corrective actions and improvements.