Senior EH&S Specialist

Job Title

Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

Fairmont, NE

Lead the environmental, health, and safety programs at a POET bioprocessing facility. Serve as the primary interface with government agencies and internal teams to ensure a culture that prioritizes environmental compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Champion safety and environmental culture at the facility, influencing behavior through leadership and training.
• Act as the primary liaison between the facility and regulatory agencies.
• Serve as local expert on environmental compliance issues including permits, hazardous waste, stormwater, RMP, SPCC, and applicable state/federal requirements.
• Recommend solutions to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and improve sustainability.
• Generate, analyze & submit daily, weekly, monthly, and annual safety and environmental reports.
• Lead incident investigations, audits, and training for employees and contractors.
• Maintain permit-required recordkeeping and training documentation.
• Lead facility safety committee meetings and maintain safety committee records.

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental science, or engineering, or 8+ years of EH&S experience preferred.
• National Safety Council’s Advanced Safety Certificate required; higher-level certifications acceptable (Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Professional Engineer).
• Demonstrated influential leadership skills that have driven cultural EH&S improvements.
• Proficiency in filing, documentation, record keeping, and organization.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Competitive salary with shift premium pay.
• Quarterly profit sharing & value share bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, & vision insurance with employer HSA contribution.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays (40 hours PTO starting Day
  1).
• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic.