EHS Specialist- MODESTO

EHS Specialist Modesto CA

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies in-depth regulatory know-how manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition Home & Personal Care Professional Hygiene Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland) Arxada employs 3200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers all committed to our customers success.

As an EHS Specialist at our Modesto CA site you will play a key role in strengthening our culture of safety and environmental stewardship. You will collaborate closely with operations logistics and leadership teams to ensure the site operates safely sustainably and in full compliance with regulatory and internal EHS requirements. This role is ideal for someone who brings curiosity and grit to solving problems who communicates openly and inclusively and who thrives in environments where they can drive impact improve programs and help others perform at their best.

Essential Job Functions

• Support update and develop EHS programs in alignment with Cal/OSHA state requirements and Arxada standards.
• Review operational documents and facility changes to ensure compliance and safe execution.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping including medical surveillance records form 300 employee training records and key regulatory documentation.
• Provide technical support in hazard recognition risk management and behaviorbased safety practices; participate in Process Hazard Analysis for new and modified processes.
• Conduct daily site audits critical permit system audits and drive corrective action to strengthen compliance.
• Support environmental programs including air emissions hazardous waste universal waste recycling hazardous materials security stormwater and spill prevention plans.
• Deliver safety and environmental training to employees and contractors and support emergency response readiness.
• Champion continuous improvement by proactively identifying risks recommending solutions and driving actions that go beyond compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma required; Bachelors in Environmental Safety Engineering or related field preferred.
• 04 years of experience in safety and environmental compliance within a manufacturing environment; experience in chemical handling is beneficial.
• Knowledge of CalEPA/CalOSHA regulations and ability to respond effectively in emergency situations (chemical fire medical).
• Strong communication training and organizational skills to engage teams and influence safe behaviors.
• Proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.

The expected salary range for this role is 58-85000 annually but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience education training licensure certification location and other jobrelated nondiscriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a shortterm incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan medical dental vision life and disability insurance paid time off paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

**Microbial Control Solutions (MCS)** focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene Home & Personal Care Wood Protection Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

**Nutrition Care & Environmental (NCE)** meanwhile provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics aerospace and other markets as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients chemicals and performance intermediates and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a qualified individual with disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.