AltaGas - EHS Specialist

AltaGas • Blythe, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

AltaGas is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist for a newly created, independent role at its Blythe plant. The specialist will own the site’s environmental, health, and safety functions, with significant autonomy to refine programs, mature processes, strengthen regulatory compliance, and build a proactive safety culture. The role manages EHS compliance, develops and implements safety programs, supports regulatory reporting, conducts assessments, leads safety initiatives, and partners across the facility to promote a safe and reliable operating environment.

The position requires working in a power plant environment, including climbing, entering confined spaces, wearing PPE, and working in varied weather conditions. The specialist must also be willing to support on-call needs during outages or incidents. The role performs additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Requirements

• EHS experience; experience in power generation or heavy manufacturing is ideal.
• Understanding of EPA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment and uphold safety and ethical standards.
• Ability to work in a power plant environment, including climbing, confined spaces, PPE use, and varied weather conditions.
• Willingness to support on-call needs during outages or incidents.
• High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in power generation or heavy manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• CSP, CIH, or ASP certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with EPA, OSHA, NERC, and state and local environmental permits, including Title V, SWPP, and SPCC.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports, including waste management and air emissions reports.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and required incident documentation.
• Develop and implement safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, and Arc Flash Safety.
• Conduct facility inspections, risk assessments, and behavior-based safety observations.
• Identify hazards and lead corrective and preventative actions.
• Deliver safety orientations and specialized training for employees and contractors.
• Lead safety committee meetings and promote a strong safety culture.
• Conduct root-cause investigations of accidents and near misses and recommend actions to prevent recurrence.
• Lead the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and coordinate emergency drills.
• Oversee contractor safety and ensure compliance with site standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $83,200–$120,550 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills.
• Health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Incentive bonus plans.
• Holiday pay.
• 401(k) matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED