Safety, Health and Environmental Specialist
About The Position
Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases (NCEIG) is looking for a mid-level Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Specialist to support the ICS Facility in Escondido, California. This is an onsite, full-time position with a temp-to-hire approach. The role focuses on practical execution, developing procedures, and providing daily SHE support for site operations. The successful candidate will be a visible, hands-on resource who collaborates effectively with site staff and supervisors and demonstrates strong skills in writing and implementing procedures. The temp-to-hire approach allows for confirmation of technical skills, execution ability, and cultural fit before transitioning to full-time employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
- 3–7 years of hands-on EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and revising EHS procedures.
- Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations, California hazardous waste requirements DTSC, SCAQMD and NFPA.
- Experience supporting or interfacing with CUPA inspections and programs (e.g., hazardous waste, CERS/HMBP).
- Experience using electronic EHS management systems for incident reporting and action tracking.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with hourly employees and the management team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, energy, or industrial operations.
- Familiarity with insurer-driven assessments.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and execution skills.
- Ability to balance regulatory compliance with practical, site-appropriate solutions.
- Hands-on, practical, and approachable working style
- Strong technical and procedural writing skills
- Comfortable working independently in a site environment
- Willing to roll up sleeves and support daily operations
- Collaborative mindset and strong cultural fit with site teams
Responsibilities
- Support implementation of site-level SHE programs to mitigate risk to people, property, and the environment.
- Develop and implement SHE procedures and work instructions aligned with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a strong on-the-floor presence, including routine site walks, observations, and employee engagement.
- Provide EHS technical support across safety, environmental compliance, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and occupational health topics.
- Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action tracking using Benchmark Gensuite and eCompliance systems.
- Assist with tracking and reporting SHE performance metrics, including injury/illness data and environmental compliance metrics.
- Support California hazardous waste compliance in alignment with DTSC (Title 22) requirements and local CUPA oversight, including generator practices, labeling, accumulation areas, inspections, training support, and coordination of manifests/shipments as applicable.
- Assist with closure of third-party recommendations (e.g., Travelers and other insurers).
- Support delivery of SHE training, toolbox talks, and employee awareness activities.
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable Cal/OSHA, EPA, DTSC, SCAQMD, CUPA, stormwater, wastewater, NFPA and local requirements and support site compliance efforts.
- Collaborate with HR on Workers’ Compensation coordination, employee safety issues, and related programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
