EHS Specialist
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Occupational Health & Safety
Overview
Company Mission Statement
At Austin Wood Recycling, it is our mission to pursue quality and sustainability every day, create vital space—safely and effectively; and return an organic, 100% recycled product to the earth with purpose.
About AWR
Austin Wood Recycling (AWR) has rooted itself in service since 1987, cultivating a family-owned atmosphere in the pursuit of responsible stewardship of the land. Our goal is to give back to nature by recycling the collected materials from suburban and urban improvement projects using sustainable, environmentally friendly land-clearing practices. We strive to respect our natural resources by recycling all organic material;
thereby reducing environmental strain and preventing landfill waste.
By creating our line of premium Texas Native® landscape products from recycled organic materials, we’re proud to manufacture goods from a byproduct of development. And as the nation’s largest contract grinding company, the AWR family is committed to continued growth with Texas and our customers across the United States, using safe, environmentally sound construction and manufacturing methods; exceeding customer expectations by delivering on time, with friendliness and dependability.
About The Position
The EHS Specialist supports the execution and continuous improvement of the company’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Fleet Safety programs through field-based implementation, training, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities. This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, and leadership to promote safe, compliant, and consistent work practices across assigned locations.
The EHS Specialist operates within EHS systems and standards established at the enterprise level and under the direction of the EHS Specialist. This position is highly field-oriented and requires regular presence at yard locations and job sites throughout their assigned area.
Reporting RelationshipReports to:
EHS Supervisor
Works Closely With:
Operations, Maintenance, Yard Supervisors, Drivers, and Field Leadership
- Support the development, implementation, and execution of environmental, health, safety, and fleet safety programs
- Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives related to EHS and fleet safety performance
- Assist with the rollout of new EHS tools, processes, and program updates across assigned locations
- Lead or support accident and incident investigations related to EHS and fleet safety, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
- Support incident response activities, including coordination with operations and medical providers as required
- Accompany team members to medical appointments for work-related injuries or illnesses when necessary
- Promote safety culture initiatives, including hazard reporting, near-miss reporting, and safe work practices
- Develop and deliver EHS and fleet safety training for employees and supervisors
- Conduct management and employee training related to EHS programs, fleet safety, and regulatory requirements
- Support onboarding and recurring training efforts and maintain accurate training records
- Support and oversee compliance activities related to FMCSA and applicable environmental regulations (including TCEQ) within the assigned area
- Conduct field inspections, audits, and observations to verify compliance with regulatory and company requirements
- Assist with documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping to support audits and inspections
- Maintain regular presence at yard locations and job sites to observe operations and support frontline teams
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with suppliers, customers, contractors, and local authorities as needed
- Collaborate across departments and management levels to resolve safety and compliance issues
- Perform other EHS-related duties as assigned to support operational and compliance objectives
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