Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
20 August 2026 (26 days ago)
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Description: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Department: Health and Safety
Business Unit: Environmental
Location: Tampa FL; Jacksonville FL; or Orlando FL with regional responsibilities
Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Health and Safety
JOB SUMMARY
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist may be based in Tampa Jacksonville or Orlando Florida and will serve as a primary safety representative supporting field operations project teams and management throughout Florida and at other project locations as needed.
This position supports a broad range of environmental industrial civil construction demolition drilling excavation remediation plant decontamination and related project activities. The EHS Specialist promotes a strong safety culture helps ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local regulatory requirements supports the implementation of company and client-specific safety programs and drives continuous improvement in environmental health and safety performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Description: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Department: Health and Safety
Business Unit: Environmental
Location: Tampa FL; Jacksonville FL; or Orlando FL with regional responsibilities
Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Health and Safety
JOB SUMMARY
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist may be based in Tampa Jacksonville or Orlando Florida and will serve as a primary safety representative supporting field operations project teams and management throughout Florida and at other project locations as needed.
This position supports a broad range of environmental industrial civil construction demolition drilling excavation remediation plant decontamination and related project activities. The EHS Specialist promotes a strong safety culture helps ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local regulatory requirements supports the implementation of company and client-specific safety programs and drives continuous improvement in environmental health and safety performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support daily field and project operations by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with company policies client requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
- Apply a thorough understanding of applicable EPA OSHA MSHA and DOT regulations to environmental industrial civil construction demolition mining remediation and related activities.
- Assist with the development implementation and enforcement of company and client-specific EHS policies procedures programs and guidelines.
- Conduct routine field audits and inspections of construction excavation drilling demolition remediation plant decontamination and other project activities to evaluate compliance with regulatory standards client requirements and company policies.
- Identify document and report unsafe conditions and behaviors and work proactively with employees supervisors and management to implement appropriate corrective measures.
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses and assist with the development implementation tracking and documentation of corrective actions.
- Track maintain and analyze project- and site-specific safety metrics incident statistics trends and leading indicators to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Assist with the preparation and review of project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) work permits risk assessments and other required safety documentation.
- Represent the company professionally during client contractor and regulatory audits inspections and meetings.
- Prepare safety reports summaries and related documentation for internal management and client representatives as required.
- Deliver EHS training including employee safety orientations toolbox talks task-specific instruction and compliance-based training on topics such as HAZWOPER fall protection heavy equipment demolition safety and other applicable subjects.
- Maintain employee safety training records and assist in ensuring compliance with applicable training and certification requirements.
- Participate in operational and project planning meetings to provide safety input identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate controls.
- Respond to and provide EHS support during emergencies incidents and other unplanned events.
- Coordinate and manage occupational exposure monitoring programs including air noise and dust monitoring associated with activities such as excavation demolition decontamination and remediation.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelors degree in occupational safety and health environmental health and safety or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three to five years of progressive EHS experience preferably in industrial environmental construction remediation mining and/or CERCLA/Superfund site environments.
- Comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of applicable EPA OSHA DOT and MSHA regulations.
- Strong communication leadership organizational problem-solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with field personnel project management clients and regulatory representatives.
- Experience delivering safety training. Relevant certifications or training such as OSHA 500/510 OSHA 501/511 HAZWOPER and MSHA Part 46 and/or Part 48 are preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required medical clearance and respiratory protection certification as applicable to assigned work.
- Ability to perform the physical activities associated with field operations including prolonged walking and standing climbing lifting and carrying materials or equipment and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Florida and to other branch project or customer locations as business needs require.
- Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record required to operate company vehicles.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Action is a growth-oriented, leading provider of specialized transportation and environmental services. These services include specialty chemicals, hazardous waste, freight brokerage, industrial cleaning, and a broad range of environmental remediation services.