Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Benchmark Electronics•Santa Ana, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist supports site-level Environmental, Health, Safety, and Wellness programs, Workers’ Compensation, and work-related and non-work-related Return-to-Work initiatives. The role helps ensure compliance with company policies and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. It involves regular engagement on the manufacturing floor, including walking the facility, partnering with leaders and employees, and proactively identifying ways to maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. A manufacturing and/or electronics background is preferred, with familiarity in box builds and boards. The position is based in Santa Ana, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a flexible start time between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.; the schedule is described as an eight-hour shift plus lunch. This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position. Compensation is listed as $78,846 to $98,557 USD.

Requirements

A four-year degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience.
Ability to spend a significant portion of the day walking the facility and engaging on the manufacturing floor.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing and/or electronics background.
Familiarity with box builds and boards.
Four-year degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental, health, and safety-related training.
Act as the Environmental Management Representative (EMR) for the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001).
Perform scheduled plant safety, environmental, and ISO 14001 inspections and audits.
Assist with work-related injuries, workers’ compensation issues, and work-related and non-work-related return-to-work programs.
Conduct regular work-area ergonomics reviews and advise coworkers on proper work methods.
Develop and maintain EHS programs, including required reviews.
Maintain detailed records of EHS-related medical activities for coworkers to support accurate records, reports, analyses, and legal documentation.
Complete required EHS reporting, including OSHA 300 logs, BLS surveys, EPCRA Tier 2, EPA Form R reports, SWPPP reporting, and CUPA reporting.
Lead the Safety Committee and First Responders and their activities.
Conduct accident investigations and maintain related reports and prevention programs.
Assist with administering and coordinating post-accident drug testing.
Lead the hazardous waste program and assist those maintaining hazardous waste, including required recordkeeping such as manifests and training records.
Assist in audits, maintain records relating to workers’ compensation or environmental programs, and analyze OSHA and environmental laws to ensure compliance.