Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

BradyPLUS•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The EHS Specialist supports the implementation and administration of safety protocols and helps foster a workplace culture that prioritizes health and safety, reduces incidents, and promotes a secure and productive environment. The position travels throughout Atlanta, Georgia, and South Carolina. The ideal candidate lives near an airport and is willing to travel 10–30% of the time. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role supports fleet and warehouse safety compliance, coordinates safety inspections and training, tracks and communicates safety information and performance metrics, and maintains safety records and documentation. The EHS Specialist may participate in safety committees and works with regional safety managers to ensure employees have appropriate safety equipment and personal protective gear.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of safety-related experience.
Relevant experience developing safety programs, analyzing safety KPIs, and understanding risk assessments and safety policies.
Solid presentation, writing, and oral communication skills.
Analytical thinking to interpret safety data trends and identify areas for improvement.
Proficiency with computers and experience using the Microsoft suite.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and handle multiple projects at once.
Fluent in English.
Willingness to travel 10–30% of the time.

Nice To Haves

A degree in a related field, such as Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Sciences.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with fleet compliance, including driver qualification files and required drug and alcohol testing, such as random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing.
Assist with warehouse compliance and regular safety inspections of facilities, equipment, and work practices; coordinate tracking of inspection completion and identified hazards.
Align and assist with tracking employee safety training sessions.
Ensure safety-related information is accurately received, tracked, measured, and communicated to departments.
Measure, track, update, and communicate safety-related performance metrics and key performance indicators.
Maintain records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities in the safety database, keeping documentation current for compliance and historical reference.
May participate in organizational safety committees.
Work with regional safety managers to ensure employees have access to safety equipment and personal protective gear; distribute equipment and monitor its fit and use.
Maintain documentation of company safety procedures, accidents, and related events.