Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Hyve Solutions•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across the facility. The role delivers training, performs inspections and audits, identifies hazards, and helps ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Specialist works with operations, leadership, and employees to promote a safe, compliant, and prevention-focused workplace. The position supports EHS programs and compliance, including maintaining policies and procedures, managing inspection and risk-assessment schedules, conducting investigations, maintaining records and permits, and supporting emergency preparedness. It also delivers and develops workforce training, tracks training compliance, coaches employees and supervisors, and provides guidance to EHS Coordinators as assigned. The Specialist maintains a daily presence on the facility floor and supports job hazard analyses, safety observations, risk-reduction initiatives, industrial hygiene monitoring, waste handling, chemical management, environmental compliance, and contractor EHS processes. The work takes place in office, manufacturing, and warehouse environments, potentially indoors and outdoors, with required PPE. Reasonable accommodation may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, or a similar environment.
Associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental science, or a related field; equivalent on-the-job experience may substitute for the degree.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
Experience delivering instructor-led training and developing training content.
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, or similar certifications.
Military safety experience.
Familiarity with applicable OSHA regulations.
ASP or other safety certification in progress.

Responsibilities

Support development and maintenance of EHS programs, procedures, and policies aligned with OSHA, EPA, local requirements, and company standards.
Own the site inspection, audit, and risk-assessment schedule; conduct and document inspections and track corrective actions through closure.
Lead investigations and root-cause analysis for first-aid and near-miss events; support the Engineer and Supervisor on recordable and serious incidents.
Maintain compliance documentation, records, permits, and logs, including OSHA 300 log support, and prepare required reports.
Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities.
Deliver EHS training on hazard communication, PPE, lockout/tagout, emergency procedures, ergonomics, equipment safety, and job-specific requirements.
Develop training materials, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations for different audiences.
Track training records and report compliance gaps to the Supervisor or Manager.
Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices and regulatory expectations.
Provide day-to-day guidance to EHS Coordinators as assigned.
Maintain daily floor presence to reinforce safety awareness and adherence to EHS rules.
Support job hazard analyses, safety observations, and risk-reduction initiatives led by the Engineer or Supervisor.
Support industrial hygiene monitoring, waste handling, chemical management, and environmental compliance activities as assigned.
Support contractor onboarding, permitting, and EHS compliance monitoring.