Sr. EHS Specialist

Sigma Earth; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leader to drive safety outcomes across manufacturing operations. You will lead initiatives, mentor teams, and partner with production to translate policy into practical controls.

The role requires 5+ years in EHS, a safety-related degree, strong incident investigation and risk assessment skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is an on-site position offering opportunities to build robust safety programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an EHS professional in manufacturing or high-risk industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or equivalent.
• Experience in EHS program development and workforce training.
• Knowledge of hazard analysis techniques and OSHA compliance.
• Experience with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with ergonomics, machine safety, and environmental compliance.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS initiatives across manufacturing departments to improve safety and environmental outcomes.
• Collaborate with factory and production stakeholders to implement changes that control risks.
• Conduct audits and inspections, document findings, and verify timely corrective actions.
• Analyze incident trends using risk assessment methods to identify improvements.
• Lead investigations using a Learning Teams approach focusing on root causes.
• Participate in pre-job planning and ensure controls are in place for high-risk tasks.
• Partner with EHS functions to implement safety programs and solutions.

Skills

EHS expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Hazard analysis

Incident investigation

OSHA compliance

Ergonomics

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Drive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) outcomes across one or more manufacturing departments by leading initiatives and engaging employees in alignment with business and EHS strategies.
• Collaborate closely with factory and production stakeholders to ensure that operational and process changes improve controls over health, safety, and environmental risks.
• Conduct audits and inspections, document findings, and ensure timely closure and verification of corrective actions.
• Analyze incident and safety trends using risk assessment methodologies to identify continuous improvement opportunities that reduce injuries, illnesses, and environmental impacts.
• Lead investigations using a Learning Teams approach, ensuring strong worker participation and focusing on systemic root causes rather than individual errors.
• Participate in pre-job planning activities and verify that all controls and safeguards are in place before executing new, high-risk, or non-standard tasks.
• Partner with specialized EHS functions (such as Environmental, Construction Safety, Equipment Safety, EHS Systems, and Training teams) to ensure effective implementation of safety programs and solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as an EHS professional, preferably in manufacturing, oil & gas, construction, or similar high-risk industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in EHS program development, workforce training, and driving behavioral and organizational change through cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of hazard analysis techniques, hazard communication standards, powered industrial vehicle safety, OSHA compliance, incident investigation, and corrective action management.
• Familiarity with industrial hygiene practices, ergonomics, machine safety, and environmental compliance processes.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.