EHS Specialist III

ROUSH•Livonia, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist III identifies and mitigates workplace hazards through inspections, audits, and risk assessments; recommends and implements safety controls; coordinates hazard removal; and ensures regulatory compliance. The role delivers safety training, investigates incidents to identify root causes and corrective actions, works independently on moderately complex projects, and collaborates across teams to support a safe and compliant work environment. This position is 100% onsite in Livonia, Michigan. The role leads building audits and safety program reviews; manages LOTO, SDS, chemical hygiene, hazardous waste, and emergency preparedness programs; develops training, communications, SOPs, and other documentation; analyzes EHS data and trends; completes regulatory reporting; and supports program development and lifecycle management across multiple sites. It also collaborates on safety initiatives, guides EHS staff or Building Safety Representatives, and assists with budgeting and program cost analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or at least 6 years of relevant EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience with chemical safety, LOTO, and regulatory compliance programs.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA, EPA, DOT, and other relevant regulations.
Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement hazard controls.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS data tracking systems.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to train groups of various sizes.
Analytical mindset and ability to interpret data and recommend improvements.
Self-directed, with strong organizational and time management skills.
Comfort working independently and collaboratively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Environmental compliance experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, recycling, or related environments.
Experience managing battery programs, hazardous waste, and stormwater compliance.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

Lead at least two building audits per month to identify hazards and ensure compliance with EHS standards.
Oversee and maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and chemical management programs.
Coordinate and design intermediate-level EHS training and communications, including PPE, Emergency Response, and Hazard Communication.
Lead program safety reviews, including reviews of existing work and processes and job hazard analysis.
Lead EHS investigations, investigate incidents and near-misses, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate resources as needed for EHS investigations.
Develop SOP documentation and training content.
Track and analyze EHS data and trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Complete regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Support EHS program development and lifecycle management across multiple sites.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on safety-related projects and initiatives.
Provide guidance to EHS staff or Building Safety Representatives.
Oversee chemical hygiene plans, hazardous waste programs, and emergency preparedness.
Assist the EHS team with budgeting and program cost analysis.