Environmental Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Safety Management, OSH or other relevant discipline OR Associate's degree with 2+ years of relevant manufacturing EHS experience OR 4+ years of relevant manufacturing EHS experience.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) experience within a in manufacturing, laboratory, or industrial operations environment.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Experience with Hazard Communication, LOTO, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, and PPE.
• Experience performing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Experience supporting safety committees and employee engagement initiatives.
• Experience maintaining EHS records and compliance documentation.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.

Responsibilities

• Promote and actively support the SENS safety culture through positive employee engagement, coaching, and visible leadership on the production floor.
• Conduct routine safety observations and behavior-based safety coaching.
• Support employees and supervisors in identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist in driving employee participation in the SAFER Hazard Reporting Program.
• Facilitate safety awareness initiatives, campaigns, and recognition programs.
• Serve as an active member of the First Responder Team.
• Maintain a strong floor presence supporting manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, engineering, and office operations.
• Participate in Tier II production meetings.
• Support supervisors with hazard identification and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist departments with implementation of EHS policies and safe work practices.
• Support laboratory safety compliance and routine inspections.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and hazard evaluations for equipment, processes, and tasks.
• Assist Engineering with process hazard reviews and implementation of engineering controls.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational risk using the hierarchy of controls.
• Assist with FMEA/RPN documentation as applicable.
• Respond to workplace incidents, near misses, and property damage events.
• Collect incident information including photographs, witness statements, and initial documentation.
• Participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis activities.
• Track corrective actions through completion and verify effectiveness.
• Deliver weekly safety talks and toolbox talks.
• Reinforce new hire safety orientation.
• Conduct hands-on safety demonstrations.
• Coordinate annual refresher training.
• Maintain training records and documentation.
• Assist with emergency drills and exercises.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program