Safety Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA requirements, with familiarity in environmental regulations.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Experience with environmental compliance programs and hazardous waste management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and priorities independently.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn EHS management software.
• Must have U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee status.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (General Industry).
• HAZWOPER training.
• CPR and First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution and maintenance of assigned EHS programs and initiatives.
• Conduct inspections, audits, compliance assessments, corrective-action tracking, and documentation activities to support regulatory and company compliance.
• Monitor EHS program effectiveness and recommend improvements to reduce risk and strengthen compliance.
• Maintain required records, reports, permits, and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with supervisors and employees to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards and support safety programs, including LOTO, hazard communication, powered industrial trucks, PPE, machine guarding, and contractor safety.
• Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, property damage, and environmental incidents, applying root cause analysis to support sustainable corrective actions.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training, new-hire orientation, compliance tracking, and coaching on safe work practices.
• Support hazardous waste management, recycling initiatives, environmental inspections, permit compliance activities, and spill prevention and response efforts.
• Compile, analyze, and maintain EHS metrics and performance indicators; identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in audits, assessments, and special projects, and escalate significant compliance concerns and emerging risks when appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.