EHS Professional

EHS Professional – Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract
Pay rate: 80-85/hr
Contract Duration:
April
2026 – December 2026
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Raleigh, NC (On‑site)
Travel: Up to 20%
Potential to Extend/Convert: Yes

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of EHS programs and compliance activities. This role is ideal for a self‑managed, detail‑oriented individual who can contribute to ongoing projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

• Develop, propose, and implement EHS processes, programs, and methods.
• Lead and support the rollout of EHS initiatives; track milestones and progress.
• Monitor adherence to EHS standards and prepare regular internal reports.
• Evaluate changes in EHS laws and regulations; recommend updates to internal standards.
• Support internal and external EHS audits.
• Prepare required EHS documentation and reports for regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain communication with external regulatory bodies as needed.
• Provide EHS training to employees and management.
• Stay current with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations and industry standards.
• Contribute technically to projects, process improvements, and development of EHS tools or methods.
• Collaborate with operational teams, offering functional guidance when needed.

• Experience: 2+ years of professional EHS experience, or Master’s degree entry‑level.
• Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of EHS regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Working knowledge of relevant technical and business methods.
  • Ability to interpret regulatory changes and apply them to organizational processes.
• Skills:
  • Analytical, reporting, and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Strong communication and training skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a target‑driven environment.
  • Team‑oriented mindset with awareness of business value and impact.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.