Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety

ISUZU; Piedmont (SC); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Paycom - ATS is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to administer and support EHS programs across manufacturing operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance, lead investigations, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in EHS or related field and at least 4 years of industry experience, with strong knowledge of ISO 14001/45001 and OSHA/EPA regulations, plus training delivery capabilities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to conduct incident investigations, safety inspections, compliance audits, hazard assessments, and root cause analysis.
• Experience developing and delivering employee safety training programs.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the subject matter expert for environmental, health, and safety programs by providing guidance and recommendations regarding regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and safe work practices.
• Administer environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, and procedures to support compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections, compliance audits, hazard assessments, and environmental evaluations; identify hazards, validate corrective actions, and recommend process improvements.
• Lead workplace incident, injury, near miss, and environmental investigations; perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs, including new hire orientation and required regulatory training.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics, regulatory compliance, environmental programs, and corrective actions; prepare reports and recommendations to support business objectives.

Conocimientos

EHS compliance

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Training delivery

ISO 14001/45001

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in EHS

Herramientas

MS Office

EHS software

Descripción del empleo

DescriptionThe Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting environmental, health, and safety programs to promote regulatory compliance, reduce workplace risk, and foster a safe working environment. This role serves as a subject matter expert for day-to-day EHS activities including safety inspections, regulatory compliance, incident investigations, employee training, hazard assessments, and environmental monitoring. The EHS Specialist partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, Human Resources, and leadership to support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.Key Duties & Responsibilities:Serve as the subject matter expert for environmental, health, and safety programs by providing guidance and recommendations regarding regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and safe work practices.Administer environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, and procedures to support compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.Working knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, and the ability to support compliance with these standards.Conduct safety inspections, compliance audits, hazard assessments, and environmental evaluations; identify hazards, validate corrective actions, and recommend process improvements.Lead workplace incident, injury, near miss, and environmental investigations; perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs, including new hire orientation and required regulatory training.Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, Human Resources, and leadership to support risk assessments, process improvements, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.Monitor EHS performance metrics, regulatory compliance, environmental programs, and corrective actions; prepare reports and recommendations to support business objectives.Maintain required permits, inspection records, training documentation, SDS files, regulatory reports, and other EHS compliance documentation.Support lithium-ion battery emergency preparedness, battery storage safety programs, thermal runaway response planning, and emergency response protocols in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices.Support emergency preparedness activities, regulatory inspections, third-party audits, and interactions with regulatory agencies.Champion 5S, safety initiatives, employee involvement, and continuous improvement activities that strengthen workplace safety and environmental compliance.Follow and support all safety procedures, PPE requirements, regulatory requirements, and company policies.Perform other duties as assigned to support company and department goals.% of TimeResponsibilities25% Administer environmental, health, and safety programs through inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and regulatory compliance activities.20% Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.15% Develop, coordinate, and deliver environmental, health, and safety training and employee awareness programs.15% Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to support risk reduction, process improvements, and regulatory compliance initiatives.15% Monitor EHS performance, analyze trends, maintain compliance, documentation, and prepare reports and recommendations10% Support emergency preparedness, regulatory inspections, environmental programs, and other departmental initiatives.% Perform other duties as assigned to support company and department goalsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceKnowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and management system auditing principles is required.Minimum 4 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial, warehouse, or distribution environmentKnowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulationsAbility to conduct incident investigations, safety inspections, compliance audits, hazard assessments, and root cause analysisExperience developing and delivering employee safety training programsExperience supporting environmental compliance and regulatory reporting preferredRequired Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesStrong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety principles and regulatory requirementsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal, written, and presentation skillsAbility to interpret regulations and communicate compliance expectations across all organizational levelsAbility to analyze safety data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actionsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teamsProficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management software preferredAbility to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound independent judgmentPhysical Requirements :Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, forklifts, chemicals, varying temperatures, and outdoor conditions as requiredAbility to walk the production floor, warehouse, and facility for extended periods while conducting inspections, audits, investigations, and safety observationsAbility to climb stairs and ladders, bend, reach, crouch, kneel, and occasionally access elevated or confined work areas as requiredAbility to lift materials or equipment up to 25 lbs. routinely and up to 50 lbs. occasionally while performing inspections or supporting EHS activitiesComfortable wearing required PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hat, and other protective equipment as requiredAbility to operate standard office equipment, use computers for extended periods, and perform field observations throughout the facilityAbility to respond to workplace incidents and support emergency response activities during off-shift hours, weekends, or holidays as operational needs require