Senior EH&S Leader: Multi-Site Safety & Compliance

Socket.dev; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharps Medical Waste Services is seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead safety and compliance across a multi-site network. You will own audits, investigations, training programs, and regulatory reporting while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with operations leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a safety-related field and 5–7+ years in EH&S with regulated medical waste experience; CSP/HAZWOPER preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5-7+ years of progressive EH&S experience in manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, regulated medical waste, pharmaceutical, or industrial operations, including experience supporting multiple sites.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and environmental compliance regulations; hands-on experience with hazardous or regulated medical waste programs required.
• Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, OSHA 30-Hour General Industry, DOT Hazardous Materials Training, or HAZWOPER strongly preferred; CSP or equivalent advanced credential a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance efforts with OSHA, EPA, DOT, DEA, CDC, and state environmental regulations across multiple sites.
• Design and lead facility safety inspections, operational observations, compliance audits, and hazard assessments; own risk-mitigation strategy and corrective action plans.
• Lead investigations of workplace injuries, vehicle accidents, near misses, environmental incidents, and property damage with root-cause analysis.
• Own environmental compliance programs involving regulated medical waste, hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, air emissions, spill prevention, and pollution prevention.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs, including Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, DOT Hazmat, PPE, and Emergency Response.
• Maintain and improve EH&S databases, training records, inspection reports, and incident documentation; present monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field

Tools

EH&S management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sharps Medical Waste Services is seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead safety and compliance across a multi-site network. You will own audits, investigations, training programs, and regulatory reporting while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with operations leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a safety-related field and 5–7+ years in EH&S with regulated medical waste experience; CSP/HAZWOPER preferred.