Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Hunter Agriculture•San Marcos, CA

3d•$87,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist protects employees, customers, visitors, property, and assets from injury or loss. Ensures compliance with pertinent regulations and the Global EHS Policy. Demonstrates behavior consistent with Hunter’s Values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
Minimum five years of experience working in the Environmental Health and Safety field, preferably in Manufacturing.
Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and related state and federal laws, as well as experience in interacting with regulatory agencies required.
Experience working with state and federal regulations relating to Air Pollution Control District (APCD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) required.
Knowledge and experience working with the principles of accident prevention and safety required.
Experience in ergonomics and performing ergonomic evaluations required.
Ability to lead a team, influence without authority and display effective project management skills required.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required.
Excellent attention to detail and prioritization skills required.
Ability to make mathematical calculations and operate various office equipment required.
Ability to self-initiate activities and work within timelines required.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing organizational needs.
Ability to work with minimal direction.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of employee training required.
Ability to make sound judgments and respond to emergency situations in a calm manner required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with members across the organization required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred.
HAZMAT AND HAZWOPER certifications preferred.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First-Aid certifications.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification preferred.
Experience with MSDSOnline, VelocityEHS and Aha preferred.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support Environmental Health and Safety needs at additional office locations preferred.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport.
Forklift driving experience preferred.
Ability to speak and write in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads and supports compliance efforts related to Local, State, and Federal Environmental, Health & Safety regulations and standards. Acts as a liaison with regulatory agencies, submits required regulatory reports in a timely manner, and ensures ongoing compliance with permits and applicable regulations.
Conducts site and machine risk assessments, job hazard analyses, industrial hygiene surveys, and compliance audits to identify hazards, evaluate risk exposure, and recommend corrective actions for manufacturing equipment, processes, and operational activities.
Facilitates safety representative meetings across all shifts to communicate Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives, review trends, discuss concerns, and promote employee engagement in safety programs.
Develops, implements, updates, and maintains site-specific Environmental, Health & Safety programs, policies, procedures, and training materials to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assists with Workers’ Compensation claims administration and provides all necessary documentation for investigations and claim management. Coordinates communication between the third-party administrator, medical providers, supervisors, and employees regarding return-to-work plans and work restrictions.
Responds to emergencies, injuries, workplace violence incidents, spills, etc. Performs post-incident and hazard investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce future risk.
Ensures the safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste materials. Defines HAZWOPER activities, coordinates required training, maintains chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and ensures appropriate supplies and equipment are available.
Reviews Lockout/Tagout procedures annually and conducts periodic audits to verify procedures are accurate, effective, and consistently followed throughout operations.
Conducts routine safety inspections of manufacturing, warehouse, tooling, maintenance, and office areas to identify unsafe conditions, ensure compliance, and track corrective actions to completion.
Maintains OSHA logs, inspection records, training records, and other Environmental, Health & Safety documentation required for regulatory compliance and internal reporting through our EHS Data Management System.
Tracks, manages, and maintains site-specific Environmental, Health & Safety projects and action items through our project management system to ensure timely completion.
Partners with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Facilities teams to support safe equipment installations, process changes, and continuous improvement projects.
Assists with contractor safety activities including onboarding requirements, documentation review, and monitoring compliance with site safety expectations.
Supports environmental compliance activities including stormwater inspections, hazardous waste management, and environmental reporting requirements.