Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
About The Position
The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist provides administrative and operational support for facility EHS programs. The role maintains EHS documents, records, databases, and regulatory information systems; coordinates communications and meetings; and supports state and federal reporting requirements. The specialist also assists with compliance, inspections, incident investigations, performance data analysis, and EHS training, and helps oversee the facility’s environmental health and safety programs. The position requires regular attendance. Mandatory overtime may be required in special circumstances. The employee must follow company safety requirements and perform other duties as requested. The role may involve alternate shifts and days, including weekends as business needs require, and occasional travel by air or car for meetings and audits. The stated salary range is $60,000–$80,000.
Requirements
- At least an associate’s degree in life science, safety, environmental studies, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Project.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work to meet established timelines.
- Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
- Ability to work alternate shifts and days, including weekends, as needed by the business.
- Ability to travel occasionally by air or car for business meetings and audits.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative assistance to EHS teams, including filing and tracking documents, preparing reports, and maintaining databases.
- Communicate with internal and external teams to gather information and updates.
- Manage state and federal reporting requirements.
- Support maintenance of EHS regulatory information management systems.
- Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with EHS policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Participate in inspections, assessments, and surveys to identify potential hazards.
- Assist in investigating accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents and complete necessary reports.
- Maintain EHS records and files, including safety reports, permits, and audits.
- Collect and analyze data related to EHS performance metrics.
- Assist with developing and delivering EHS training programs.
- Assist in overseeing facility environmental health and safety programs.
- Enter and interpret data for facility KPIs and processes.
- Maintain regular attendance and adhere to company safety requirements.
- Perform other duties as requested.
- Work alternate shifts and days of the week, including weekends, as needed by the business.
- Travel occasionally by air or car to attend business meetings and conduct audits.
- Work mandatory overtime when required in special circumstances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
