Senior EHS Specialist

Parallel Systems•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Parallel Systems is hiring a Senior EHS Specialist to own and run the company's environmental, health, and safety program. An outside safety consultant is developing the safety manual and core written plans; this role will put that foundation into practice across all sites and manage the program day to day in partnership with engineering, operations, and site leaders. The position is based at the Los Angeles headquarters and requires regular travel to sites in California and Georgia. The specialist will implement safety programs that meet Cal/OSHA requirements in California and federal OSHA requirements in Georgia, while coordinating with rail operations and regulatory teams where OSHA and FRA requirements overlap. FRA compliance remains the responsibility of those teams. The role also leads safety planning for a new manufacturing facility and owns environmental compliance, including hazardous materials and waste, battery handling and storage, safety data sheets, and applicable permits. The target hiring salary range is $125,000–$152,000 USD. Parallel Systems is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment operations.
Experience implementing and running a safety program across more than one site.
Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA (Title 8) and federal OSHA general industry standards.
Direct experience running a powered industrial truck training and evaluation program.
Experience designing and delivering safety training for employees and supervisors.
Ability to work independently as the sole EHS professional, reporting to a non-EHS leader.
Willingness to travel regularly between sites in California and Georgia.

Nice To Haves

CSP, ASP, or CHMM credential.
OSHA 30 General Industry or OSHA 501 trainer authorization.
Experience with lithium-ion or high-voltage battery safety.
Experience with rail, transportation, or a manufacturing facility launch.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain the company safety manual and written EHS programs across all sites, meeting California Cal/OSHA and Georgia federal OSHA requirements.
Develop and manage a powered industrial truck program under 29 CFR 1910.178, including operator training, documented evaluations, recertification tracking, and pre-shift inspection records for forklifts and container handling equipment.
Own company-wide safety training by identifying role-specific requirements, delivering or sourcing training, and maintaining auditable training and certification records.
Develop and deliver site-specific safety orientation for new hires, contractors, and vendors.
Train supervisors on safety responsibilities, including incident reporting, hazard correction, and site inspections.
Own the workplace violence prevention plan and training for California sites.
Manage heat illness prevention, first aid and CPR/AED readiness, emergency action and fire prevention plans, and lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and PPE programs.
Lead safety planning for the new manufacturing facility, including hazard assessments, safe work procedures, and readiness before operations begin.
Own environmental compliance, including hazardous materials and waste handling, battery storage and handling practices, safety data sheets, and applicable permits.
Manage OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping, incident investigations, and corrective action tracking.
Conduct site inspections and audits, and track findings through closure with site leaders.
Coordinate with rail operations and regulatory teams where OSHA and FRA requirements overlap; FRA compliance remains with those teams.
Provide program documentation and evidence for insurers, customers, and auditors.
Visit every site and review consultant deliverables, current training, and records during the first 30 days.
Develop an approved implementation plan, write the powered industrial truck program, and launch new-hire safety orientation by 60 days.
Run the program across all sites, complete a full audit cycle, and be prepared to provide evidence on request by 90 days.