What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist position at Action Environmental?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will serve as the safety representative, providing direct EHS support to field operations and management for our North Alabama and Tennessee Branches and customer site locations. This role is responsible for fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting the implementation of company and client safety programs, and promoting continuous improvement in all aspects of health and safety performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support daily field operations by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with company safety expectations
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of applicable EPA, OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations applicable to environmental, industrial, and remediation activities
- Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of company and client-specific EHS policies, procedures, and programs
- Conduct routine field audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, client requirements, and company policies
- Identify, document, and help mitigate unsafe conditions or behaviors through direct engagement with employees and supervision
- Participates in incident investigations and assists with the development of corrective actions and the completion of reports as required
- Track, maintain, and analyze site-specific safety metrics, incident statistics, and leading indicators to support continuous improvement
- Contribute to the preparation and review of project-specific health and safety plans (HASPs), job hazard analysis plans (JHAs), work permits, and risk assessments
- Represent the company professionally during client or regulatory audits, inspections, and meetings
- Generate safety reports and summaries for both internal management and client representatives, as needed
- Deliver EHS training, including safety orientations, toolbox talks, task-specific instruction, and compliance-based training
- Maintain and manage training records to ensure employee compliance with safety training requirements
- Attend operational meetings to address safety concerns and provide recommendations
- Respond to and provide EHS support to emergencies and other incidents
- Manage exposure monitoring programs, including air, noise, and dust monitoring for activities such as soil excavation, demolition, and decontamination
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- High School education or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health or a related field preferred
- Minimum 3–5 years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in industrial, environmental remediation, and mining settings
- Comprehensive knowledge of EPA, OSHA, DOT, and MSHA regulations
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Experience delivering training; certifications such as OSHA 501/511, HAZWOPER, and MSHA Part 46 and 48 are preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to obtain medical clearance and respiratory protection certification, as required
- Capable of performing physical tasks, including walking, climbing, lifting more than five pounds, and wearing required PPE
- Ability to travel to branch locations and customer sites as needed