EHS Specialist

the Client•Bloomington, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Our EHS team supports two Twin Cities metro sites, partnering with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, contractors, and site leadership to create safe, healthy, and productive workplaces. We identify risk, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement across complex manufacturing environments. This temporary assignment will help maintain EHS program continuity during a staffing transition. We are looking for an experienced EHS professional who can quickly integrate with the team, provide practical field support, and independently drive assigned work to completion. As a Temporary EHS Specialist, you will support environmental, health, and safety activities across manufacturing, facilities, and project work. You will help sustain critical programs, support day-to-day operations, and provide a visible field presence during a period of transition. This role requires initiative, sound judgment, organization, and the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal direction. You will identify issues, engage stakeholders, and follow through on assigned work. This role is primarily onsite at the Bloomington, Minnesota campus, with occasional support at the Shakopee location.

Requirements

Strong hazard recognition and risk assessment skills
Practical judgment and sound decision-making
Incident investigation and root cause analysis capability
Strong organization and follow-through
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to build productive cross-functional relationships
Confidence working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities
Strong field presence and employee engagement
3 years of experience in occupational safety, EHS, manufacturing safety, industrial safety, facilities safety, or a related field.
Experience conducting incident investigations and managing corrective actions.
Experience performing risk assessments, audits, inspections, and field evaluations.
Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements.
Experience supporting contractor safety activities.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, contractors, supervisors, and technical personnel.
Ability to independently manage assigned work and prioritize competing demands.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, or other industrial operations
Familiarity with OSHA Construction requirements
Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, construction, or project activities
Experience developing or maintaining Lockout/Tagout procedures
Experience supporting emergency response teams or emergency preparedness programs
Professional certifications such as ASP, GSP, CSP, CHMM, or similar credentials
Experience working in highly regulated environments

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day EHS support and visible field presence for employees, contractors, supervisors, Facilities, and project teams.
Support safety reviews for equipment installation, startup, modification, maintenance, and construction activities.
Conduct incident investigations, support root cause analysis, and help develop and track corrective actions.
Perform field inspections, audits, safety observations, and hazard assessments.
Support assigned EHS programs, compliance activities, and related documentation.
Assist with development, review, and maintenance of Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Support contractor safety activities, including work plan review, field oversight, and verification of required controls.
Help maintain emergency response readiness through organization of equipment, supplies, and documentation.
Deliver EHS training, coaching, awareness activities, and employee support as needed.
Track action items, audit findings, compliance requirements, and project commitments to completion.
Support risk assessments and practical risk reduction measures.