Senior EHS Specialist

Aleron; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist for a 12-month contract in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on leading the EHS training program, driving learning initiatives, and building a proactive safety culture within a semiconductor environment.

You will design, implement, and continuously improve training strategies, ensuring compliance and leadership engagement across multiple functions. This contract offers a challenging, impact-driven opportunity with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene.
• 7+ years in EHS in semiconductor/high-tech with complex hazards.
• 7+ years of experience with LMS platforms and training compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site's EHS training program.
• Design and deliver engaging classroom and hands-on training; build train-the-trainer capabilities.
• Develop and facilitate Safety Leadership training for supervisors and leaders.
• Monitor training compliance, audit readiness, and KPIs; use data to drive improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate incidents and strengthen training programs.

Skills

EHS experience

Executive communication

Training leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EHS or Engineering or Industrial Hygiene

Tools

LMS platforms

Training compliance systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior EHS Specialist

Location: San Diego, CA

Employment: Contract (12 months)

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Compensation: $ 42 -$46.67 /hrs

Schedule: 40 hours /week

About the Opportunity:

• We're looking for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Training Leader to drive and elevate a comprehensive safety training program in a dynamic, high-performance environment.
• In this role, you'll lead training strategy, strengthen leadership engagement, ensure regulatory compliance, and help build a proactive safety culture through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site's EHS training program, including training matrices, compliance tracking, and learning management systems.
• Design and deliver engaging classroom and hands-on training while building train-the-trainer capabilities across multiple business functions.
• Develop and facilitate Safety Leadership training programs for supervisors and leaders, incorporating leadership accountability, Human Performance (HOP) principles, and incident investigation methodologies.
• Monitor training compliance, audit readiness, workforce qualifications, and key performance metrics, using data to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate incidents, strengthen training programs, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in EHS or Engineering or Industrial Hygiene
• 7+ years of experience in EHS experience, preferably in Semiconductor, High-tech manufacturing, R&D environments with complex hazards.
• 7+ years of experience in LMS platforms and training compliance systems

What Sets You Apart:

• Demonstrated success building or transforming EHS training programs
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/Cal-OSHA regulations
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive accountability
• Strong facilitation and executive-level communication skills
• CSP, ASP, CHST, or similar certification
• Experience with Laser safety programs, Electrical safety / QEW environments, Hazardous materials and chemical safety
• Familiarity with Human Performance (HOP) ,Learning teams, Structured investigation methodologies

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check

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