Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

DriveTime • Tempe, AZ

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for driving safe, compliant operations across Reconditioning Centers and Retail Dealership locations. This role takes a proactive approach to identifying risk, implementing practical solutions, and ensuring consistent execution of environmental, health, and safety standards across all sites. By combining strong partnerships, data-driven insights, and scalable EHS programs, the Specialist helps reduce incident frequency, minimize risk exposure, and elevate overall safety and environmental performance across a fast-paced, multi-site operation.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in environmental health and safety within manufacturing, industrial, or corporate environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related engineering/science field
• Strong communicator who can influence and collaborate across multiple teams and leadership levels
• Proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for identifying risks before they escalate
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across sites
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable safety improvements
• Accountable and results-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-site operational environments
• Passionate about safety culture and creating safe, compliant workplaces

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar credential
• Lean or Six Sigma certification or experience
• Experience supporting multi-site operations or automotive/retail environments

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Managing site-level permits and ensuring all operations meet regulatory requirements
• Leading OSHA and non-OSHA inspections, ensuring audit readiness, timely responses, and closure of corrective actions
• Designing, implementing, and continuously updating EHS training programs and curriculum
• Managing training databases, schedules, and compliance reporting to ensure completion across all sites
• Partnering with leadership to evaluate and improve training effectiveness and alignment with business needs
• Overseeing and conducting regular EHS inspections across Reconditioning Centers and dealership locations
• Reviewing inspection findings, escalating risks, and driving issue resolution with key stakeholders
• Performing root cause analyses on safety incidents and recurring issues, and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Managing EHS vendors, monitoring performance, and identifying opportunities for improved service delivery and cost efficiency
• Administering driver and drug compliance programs, including reviewing motor vehicle records and drug testing results
• Leading incident investigations, claims management, and risk mitigation efforts to reduce repeat incidents
• Analyzing trends in claims and safety data to proactively address systemic risks and lower total cost of risk (TCOR)
• Monitoring environmental and external risk factors (e.g., weather), proactively communicating potential impacts to leadership
• Tracking key EHS metrics and delivering actionable, data-driven insights to leadership teams

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Competitive pay
• In-House Gym
• Paid time off (wellness days, holidays, YOU time)
• Vacation time for part-timers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level