E&S Specialist, 2nd Shift

Job Summary:

The Environmental & Safety (E&S) Specialist is a key contributor to building and sustaining a safe compliant and environmentally responsible workplace across all local facilities. This role supports the EHS Manager in implementing and maintaining safety and environmental programs while driving day-to-day execution conducting inspections leading training sessions and fostering a strong safety culture. The Specialist serves as a visible hands-on partner for operations teams ensuring regulatory compliance mitigating risk and continuously improving EHS performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a visible presence on the manufacturing floor engaging with teams to promote a safe working environment.
• Support the development implementation and maintenance of EHS programs aligned with OSHA EPA TCEQ and company standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections hazard assessments and job hazard analyses (JHAs) and communicate findings with leadership.
• Lead or support hot work permits lockout/tagout (LOTO) and working-at-heights programs including inspections documentation and training.
• Coordinate and deliver operator training for forklifts aerial lifts and overhead cranes; maintain training records.
• Participate in incident investigations perform initial root cause analysis and support corrective action follow-up.
• Track analyze and report EH&S metrics including near-misses incidents and compliance trends to support continuous improvement.
• Assist with environmental compliance tasks including hazardous waste management container labeling inspections and regulatory reporting.
• Support air permits stormwater SPCC and water discharge compliance programs; maintain required documentation.
• Participate in spill response preparedness emergency drills and business continuity planning.
• Partner with supervisors and employees to identify improvement opportunities and reduce workplace risk.
• Promote sustainability initiatives including recycling energy efficiency and waste reduction efforts.
• Support audit readiness for internal and external regulatory inspections.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in environmental science Occupational Health & Safety or related field (or equivalent experience).
• OSHA 30 (General Industry) certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5 years experience in quality management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing with exposure to high-risk processes (hot work heavy machinery hazardous materials).
• Authorized trainer credentials in Forklift Aerial Lift or Overhead Crane Safety.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance (waste management SPCC stormwater air permitting).

Core Competencies and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of OSHA EPA DOT and state/local regulations.
• Strong observational and risk assessment skills.
• Proficiency in incident investigation documentation and reporting.
• Effective communicator able to influence coach peers.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to analyze safety performance metrics.
• Time management and prioritization skills with a sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management software.