Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Specialist

Job Summary

The EHS Safety Specialist leads and implements the organization’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. The Safety Specialist works closely with operations and leadership to develop proactive safety programs that protect employee health, workplace safety, and public health.

Job Summary

The EHS Safety Specialist leads and implements the organization’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. The Safety Specialist works closely with operations and leadership to develop proactive safety programs that protect employee health, workplace safety, and public health.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS and safety programs tailored to steel fabrication operations, including training for new hires and safety training for welding, cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through regular safety meetings, communication initiatives, and employee engagement programs focused on workplace health and safety.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies through regular safety audits, inspections, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments.
• Conduct detailed investigations of workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that strengthen workplace safety and environmental protection.
• Support public health and employee safety by ensuring safe working conditions and minimizing exposure to workplace hazards.
• Lead emergency preparedness efforts including evacuation planning, fire drills, first-aid readiness, and emergency response training.
• Manage and coordinate environmental compliance programs, public health, including hazardous materials management, waste handling, emissions monitoring, and welding byproduct control in accordance with EPA and local environmental regulations.
• Track and maintain environmental permits related to air quality, waste disposal, and water discharge, ensuring accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to integrate EHS safety standards into daily operations, SOPs, and 5S / lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen and lean manufacturing projects to improve operational efficiency while enhancing workplace safety and environmental performance.
• Maintain and continuously improve safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, equipment safety protocols, and hazard communication.
• Ensure proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce workplace safety practices.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production goals while maintaining strong EHS safety standards.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) or Safety Specialist roles, such as EHS Safety Specialist, Environmental Safety Specialist, or Industrial Safety Specialist, preferably in steel fabrication, metalworking, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
• Certifications:
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• OSHA Train-the-Trainer Certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 180 days of hire.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred.
• HAZWOPER certification or welding safety certifications are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, including 29 CFR  welding safety standards.
• Knowledge of EPA environmental compliance regulations and state-level environmental requirements such as TCEQ air permits.
• Understanding of workplace safety programs, public health, risk management, and environmental…