Senior EHS Specialist: Plant Safety & Compliance

Trex; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) With Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Education

Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Trex is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II in Winchester, Virginia to provide site-level EHS support, lead safety initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will support plant leadership, administrative teams, and front-line workers, driving continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety performance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field or a HS diploma with 7+ years EHS experience, plus strong communication, organizational, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health, public health, natural sciences, or a related field, or a HS diploma/GED with 7+ years in EHS.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership in a self-directed manufacturing setting.
• Experience leading site safety initiatives or committees (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
• Ensure EHS policies and procedures are followed by all site personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Assist with development and delivery of EHS training, including site orientation and safety awareness programs
• Respond to incidents and coordinate investigations to identify hazards, verify corrective actions, and evaluate effectiveness of controls
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring corrective actions are completed and sustained
• Manage vendors, contractors, and engineers to ensure compliance with EHS standards and requirements
• Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and conduct annual reviews of completed JHAs
• Participate in Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and provide safety guidance based on technical expertise
• Plan and manage emergency response training and drills in coordination with the Site Emergency Response Team
• Collaborate with engineering and site leadership on equipment selection and development of safe operating procedures
• Manage environmental permit compliance activities related to wastewater, stormwater, and chemical management
• Select, author, and maintain content for internal EHS communications or webpages
• Ensure EHS compliance deadlines are met for assigned facilities or departments
• Provide technical guidance regarding health‑related issues and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE); maintain PPE inventory
• Assist the EHS Manager with reviewing, creating, and updating EHS procedures, manuals, and documentation
• Lead the Site Safety Committee and escalate concerns to plant leadership
• Participate in extended EHS initiatives and cross-site projects as assigned
• Serve on‑call to respond to incidents or provide EHS support when required
• Act as delegate for the EHS Manager for Tier III meetings when requested
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Root Cause Analysis

EHS Regulatory Knowledge

Leadership Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

HS diploma/GED with 7+ years EHS experience

Job description

Trex is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II in Winchester, Virginia to provide site-level EHS support, lead safety initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will support plant leadership, administrative teams, and front-line workers, driving continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety performance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field or a HS diploma with 7+ years EHS experience, plus strong communication, organizational, and