Environmental, Health, and Safety Lead

Job Summary:

We are seeking a driven and experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer to support EHS compliance and initiatives across two chemical manufacturing facilities and three warehouses. This role demands a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving skills, who takes full ownership and accountability to drive safety, environmental compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, implementing corporate EHS programs, and fostering a strong safety culture across the organization. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable working independently, and is capable of building strong cross-functional relationships across multiple locations.

This role can be located in either Santa Clarita, CA or Florence, KY.

Key Responsibilities:

• EHS Program Development and Management
  • Develop and implement comprehensive EHS programs: This includes creating and managing written programs, policies, and procedures for both locations, ensuring they meet and exceed all federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
  • Conduct regular EHS audits: Perform internal audits at both plant locations to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with all regulations and company policies.
  • Manage EHS training: Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training to all employees, covering topics like hazard communication, lockout/tagout, and emergency response.
• Chemical and Environmental Compliance
  • Ensure chemical safety: Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of all chemicals. This includes maintaining the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library and ensuring all employees have access to this information.
  • Manage environmental permits: Monitor and maintain compliance with environmental permits (e.g., air, water, waste) and submit required reports to regulatory agencies.
  • Handle hazardous waste: Supervise the proper segregation, labeling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with EPA and DOT regulations.
• Health and Safety
  • Lead incident investigations: Conduct thorough investigations of all EHS-related incidents, near misses, and injuries. This includes identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Perform risk assessments: Conduct job hazard analyses and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with plant operations.
  • Oversee personal protective equipment (PPE): Manage the selection, use, and maintenance of required PPE for all employees.
  • Promote a positive safety culture: Champion safety awareness and accountability among all employees and leadership.
• Lead EHS efforts across two manufacturing sites and three warehouses, spending approximately 50% of time traveling between locations.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies: Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and inspectors from agencies like OSHA and the EPA.
• Prepare and maintain EHS reports: Keep detailed records of EHS metrics, including incident rates, training completion, and audit findings.
• Collaborate with leadership: Advise plant leadership on EHS performance and future program initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• 3 years of EHS experience in a chemical manufacturing or related industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, RCRA, and HAZCOM regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive projects to completion across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and engage teams at all levels of the organization.
• Willing and able to travel 50% of the time between sites (Florence, KY, Farmington, MI, and Santa Clarita, CA).
• Certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and move about for extended periods as required by the job.
• Perform light to moderate manual labor as needed (e.g., moving equipment, setting up workstations, stocking supplies).
• Must be able to perform physical tasks safely and effectively with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of California regulatory
• Experience with CalOSHA
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM a plus.