Portland, TN location 1st shift EHS Specialist I

SHOALS TECHNOLOGIES•Portland, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist supports and executes environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a safe workplace. The role includes conducting inspections and hazard assessments, providing training, investigating incidents, and maintaining EHS documentation and reporting. The specialist works with operational teams to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and continually improve safety performance and environmental stewardship. The position requires understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Requirements

Two years of experience in EHS-related roles required.
Certified Safety Professional certification or similar accreditation.
Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and EPA standards.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as a cooperative team member.
Ability to lift 25–50 pounds at a time, regularly perform repetitive tasks, and sit or stand for eight hours a day.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in a manufacturing facility environment.

Nice To Haves

Four years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge of ISO policies preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement environmental, health, and safety programs and ensure they are effective and compliant with relevant regulations.
Conduct EHS audits and inspections on daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules.
Provide training on environmental, health, and safety topics.
Monitor and maintain environmental, health, and safety records.
Oversee safety and environmental programs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Provide technical health and safety expertise in reviewing new and modified equipment for compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and EPA standards.
Implement and administer chemical and SDS programs.
Serve as an ISO 14001 lead auditor.
Conduct risk assessments.
Maintain fire suppression programs and inspections.
Assist with 5S activities.
Maintain lockout/tagout programs.
Assist in creating and implementing EHS policies, procedures, and documents.
Assist Engineering in developing safe equipment standards and support special EHS projects.
Participate in incident and accident investigations, determine root causes, and ensure identified issues are addressed.
Interface with outside agencies, vendors, medics, and employees at all levels as directed by the EHS Manager.
Provide leadership in developing a positive and engaged safety culture.