What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental, Health, & Safety Specialist - On Site position at API Heat Transfer?
As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. Experience has taught us that design and engineering expertise, supported by professionals who have a passion for their work, can bring about only one result: the ability to provide the right solutions for our customers.
As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. Experience has taught us that design and engineering expertise, supported by professionals who have a passion for their work, can bring about only one result: the ability to provide the right solutions for our customers.
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist to drive safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance across our manufacturing operations.
About The Role
The EH&S Specialist plays a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This position supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety and environmental programs across welding, heat‑treating, machining, assembly, and material handling operations.
You’ll work hands‑on with employees and leaders, influence change, and help strengthen our safety culture.
What You’ll Do
As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. Experience has taught us that design and engineering expertise, supported by professionals who have a passion for their work, can bring about only one result: the ability to provide the right solutions for our customers.
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist to drive safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance across our manufacturing operations.
About The Role
The EH&S Specialist plays a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This position supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety and environmental programs across welding, heat‑treating, machining, assembly, and material handling operations.
You’ll work hands‑on with employees and leaders, influence change, and help strengthen our safety culture.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for ensuring Thermal Transfer Products is in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements.
- Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses (JHAs/JSAs).
- Manage programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Hot Work, Hearing Conservation, Hazard Communication, and PIT Safety.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis; track corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain environmental programs including hazardous waste (RCRA), waste disposal, stormwater, SPCC, emissions, and chemical handling.
- Deliver training for new hires, annual requirements, and job‑specific procedures.
- Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators and present safety metrics to leadership.
- Create and manage the Safety Committee, near-miss reporting, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in emergency response preparation and drills.
- Build strong working relationships with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HR.
- Prepare and present training sessions to all levels of employees on topics related to occupational safety and health.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field — or equivalent experience.
- 2 years of EH&S experience in manufacturing preferred (welding, heat‑treat, metal fabrication or heavy industrial environments strongly desired).
- Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards and environmental regulations, Workers Compensation Laws, EPA regulations and industrial hygiene practices.
- Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with EHS systems a plus.
- Professional certifications (OSHA 30, HAZWOPER, CHST, CSP) are a plus, not required.
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and certification support
- A company committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- The ability to make a direct impact on the safety culture of a growing manufacturing operation
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment