Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

# Objective The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for leading and advancing a proactive safety culture and environmental compliance program across the organization. This role serves as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all EHS matters, partnering cross-functionally with Operations and leadership to reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement. Essential Functions **EHS Leadership & Strategy** - Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-wide EHS programs - Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including TRIR, near misses, and environmental metrics - Partner with leadership to integrate safety into daily operations and decision-making **Compliance & Regulatory Management** - Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations - Maintain all required environmental permits, reporting, and documentation - Lead and manage regulatory inspections and external audits **Safety Programs & Risk Management** - Conduct risk assessments and drive hazard identification and mitigation efforts - Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans - Maintain and improve safety policies, procedures, and programs **Environmental Management** - Oversee hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal - Monitor employee exposure and environmental impact records - Drive environmental sustainability and waste reduction initiatives **Training & Culture Development** - Develop and deliver safety and environmental training programs - Promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture across all levels of the organization - Serve as a coach and advisor to supervisors and employees on EHS best practices **Authority & Influence** - Serves as the primary point of contact for all internal and external EHS-related matters, including regulatory agencies and audits - Advise leadership on risk, compliance, and operational safety improvements - Has authority to halt unsafe work and recommend corrective action **Schedule & Availability Expectations** - This position supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation - Serves as the primary on-call contact for EHS-related incidents and emergencies outside of standard working hours - Must be able to respond to urgent situations, including occasional after-hours, weekend, or off-shift support as needed # Required Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field **(or equivalent experience)** - 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or chemical environment - Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations - Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions - Demonstrated ability to influence and engage employees at all levels - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills # Preferred Skills - Professional certification such as **CSP, ASP, or CHMM** - Experience leading regulatory audits or inspections - Experience developing and implementing EHS programs - Knowledge of ISO 14001 / ISO 9001 standards # Competencies - **Interpersonal** **Skills** **–** Treats others with courtesy and respect regardless of their status or position; keeps emotions under control; approaches others in a tactful manner; maintains confidentiality; effectively separates personal issues and problems from work responsibilities and activities - **Oral** **Communication** **–** Speaks clearly, confidently, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions - **Written** **Communication** **–** Writes clearly, accurately, and informatively; presents numerical data accurately and effectively; can read and interpret written technical information - **Teamwork** **–** Contributes to building a positive team spirit, shares knowledge and experience - **Dive…