EHS Specialist

Hydrite • Terre Haute, IN

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About The Position

The EHS Specialist is responsible for deploying Hydrite’s Environmental, Health, and Safety program to support a safe working environment for the Terre Haute team and ensure facility compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role works with employees, facility leadership, Operations, regulatory agencies, contractors, and local emergency response organizations to promote hazard prevention and continuous improvement.

The position manages or coordinates a broad range of safety and environmental programs, including PSM, RMP, MOC, PHA, environmental permits, incident investigations, emergency response, industrial hygiene, medical monitoring, waste and wastewater compliance, and employee training. The role reports to the Regional EHS Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, RCRA, and DOT regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with employees, leadership, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain Wastewater Operator Certification.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods, up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs up to 30 feet in height, up to 10 times daily.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to wear a respirator when required without restrictions and meet applicable facial hair requirements for proper respirator fit.
• Ability to meet DOT vision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and address workplace hazards through observations, audits, risk assessments, and employee engagement.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on hazard prevention, effective controls, employee involvement, and continuous improvement.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause identification, corrective actions, and timely follow-up.
• Manage environmental permits and facility compliance requirements.
• Manage safety and regulatory programs, including Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), Management of Change (MOC), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities.
• Coordinate Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), PPE assessments and certifications, industrial hygiene monitoring, ergonomic assessments, and product- or process-specific compliance audits.
• Manage confined space rescue and emergency response programs, maintaining required training, equipment, documentation, and responder qualifications.
• Coordinate First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) programs, including training, equipment, vaccinations, and required documentation.
• Support contractor safety and ensure contractor management requirements are followed.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory agency inspections.
• Coordinate required medical monitoring programs, including hearing testing and respirator requirements.
• Support RCRA compliance, chemical waste disposal, waste profiling, wastewater compliance, and other environmental initiatives.
• Lead Safety Committee meetings and partner with Operations leadership to identify and address safety concerns and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and coordinate with local emergency response organizations as needed.
• Provide EHS training and guidance to employees and leaders across the facility.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and exceptional service.
• Participate in required RCRA, regulatory, health and safety, and process training; follow applicable standard operating procedures and safety requirements.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, work collaboratively across departments, provide backup support as needed, and support effective communication across Hydrite departments.

Benefits

• Up to 10% retirement contribution
• $600 per year wellness incentive
• Front-loaded paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, eligible the first day of the month following hire date
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Legal services insurance
• Scholarship awards for children of employees
• Summer picnic
• Community giving events
• Free family wellness coaching, including a nutritionist and fitness coach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level