Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Action•Orlando, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist may be based in Tampa, Jacksonville, or Orlando, Florida, and will serve as a primary safety representative supporting field operations, project teams, and management throughout Florida and at other project locations as needed. This position supports a broad range of environmental, industrial, civil, construction, demolition, drilling, excavation, remediation, plant decontamination, and related project activities. The EHS Specialist promotes a strong safety culture, helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, supports the implementation of company and client-specific safety programs, and drives continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of three to five years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in industrial, environmental, construction, remediation, mining, and/or CERCLA/Superfund site environments.
Comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of applicable EPA, OSHA, DOT, and MSHA regulations.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with field personnel, project management, clients, and regulatory representatives.
Experience delivering safety training.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to obtain and maintain required medical clearance and respiratory protection certification, as applicable to assigned work.
Ability to perform the physical activities associated with field operations, including prolonged walking and standing, climbing, lifting and carrying materials or equipment, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Florida and to other branch, project, or customer locations as business needs require.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required to operate company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental health and safety, or a related field preferred.
Relevant certifications or training, such as OSHA 500/510, OSHA 501/511, HAZWOPER, and MSHA Part 46 and/or Part 48, are preferred.

Responsibilities

Support daily field and project operations by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Apply a thorough understanding of applicable EPA, OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations to environmental, industrial, civil, construction, demolition, mining, remediation, and related activities.
Assist with the development, implementation, and enforcement of company and client-specific EHS policies, procedures, programs, and guidelines.
Conduct routine field audits and inspections of construction, excavation, drilling, demolition, remediation, plant decontamination, and other project activities to evaluate compliance with regulatory standards, client requirements, and company policies.
Identify, document, and report unsafe conditions and behaviors, and work proactively with employees, supervisors, and management to implement appropriate corrective measures.
Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses, and assist with the development, implementation, tracking, and documentation of corrective actions.
Track, maintain, and analyze project- and site-specific safety metrics, incident statistics, trends, and leading indicators to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Assist with the preparation and review of project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), work permits, risk assessments, and other required safety documentation.
Represent the company professionally during client, contractor, and regulatory audits, inspections, and meetings.
Prepare safety reports, summaries, and related documentation for internal management and client representatives, as required.
Deliver EHS training, including employee safety orientations, toolbox talks, task-specific instruction, and compliance-based training on topics such as HAZWOPER, fall protection, heavy equipment, demolition safety, and other applicable subjects.
Maintain employee safety training records and assist in ensuring compliance with applicable training and certification requirements.
Participate in operational and project planning meetings to provide safety input, identify potential hazards, and recommend appropriate controls.
Respond to and provide EHS support during emergencies, incidents, and other unplanned events.
Coordinate and manage occupational exposure monitoring programs, including air, noise, and dust monitoring associated with activities such as excavation, demolition, decontamination, and remediation.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.