EHS Specialist II

Ascent Industries Co•Danville, VA

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About The Position

The EHS Specialist II applies expanded knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety processes, systems, and organizational context to perform responsibilities with growing independence. The role addresses moderately complex problems using experience and judgment within established guidelines. Work primarily impacts individual performance and may influence team processes. The position operates under general direction with some latitude for independent action and may provide informal guidance to less experienced colleagues. It has no formal supervisory responsibilities. Ascent Industries Co. is a specialty chemicals platform that develops, manufactures, and supplies tailored formulations and intermediates for diverse end markets. Its portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates in petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. These products are used in applications including cleaning formulations, coatings, oilfield production chemicals, agrochemicals, metalworking fluids, water treatment, and industrial textiles.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Bachelor's degree required.
Ability to perform defined tasks with a moderate degree of autonomy, applying expanded knowledge of processes, systems, and organizational context.
Ability to resolve moderately complex day-to-day issues using experience and judgment, evaluate options within established guidelines, and escalate unusual problems to a supervisor or manager.
Ability to follow standardized procedures and practices while working under general direction with some latitude for independent action.
Ability to communicate information that may require explanation or interpretation, including policies, practices, and moderately complex concepts.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and workplace assessments; identify hazardous conditions, document findings, and support timely corrective action.
Analyze standard safety, environmental, and incident data to identify trends, compliance issues, and recurring risk factors in assigned areas.
Evaluate work areas, equipment, materials, and planned activities for common hazards and recommend protective actions, controls, or equipment consistent with established requirements.
Coordinate sampling, monitoring, and measurement activities related to workplace conditions, and maintain accurate records of results, observations, and follow-up actions.
Support implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs by preparing documentation, communicating requirements, and tracking assigned activities.
Investigate routine incidents, near misses, and employee safety concerns by gathering facts, identifying likely causes, and documenting recommended corrective actions.
Monitor compliance with internal safety standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental procedures; escalate issues requiring management attention.
Assist with hazardous material handling, removal coordination, and related safety activities by following established protocols and maintaining appropriate documentation.
Partner with operations, maintenance, and other internal stakeholders to address hazards, improve safe work practices, and support consistent execution of EHS requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.