Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

## Description

# 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

## Qualifications
# 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
• **Diversity****–** Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a tolerant, respectful, and harassment-free environment
• **Ethics****–** Maintains confidentiality; works ethically and with integrity; upholds personal and organizational values
• **Organizational****Support****–** Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values
• **Planning****/ Organizing –** Uses time efficiently; strives to understand and satisfy priorities
• **Professionalism****–** Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; continuously strives to