What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Clover Leaf?
CEIS | Government is seeking experienced Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) Specialists to support work at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina. These positions will help ensure full compliance with federal, state, and DOE safety, health, and environmental regulations across nuclear and industrial work environments. Specialists will support site operations, maintenance, and/or program functions, working collaboratively with field teams, project management, and regulatory stakeholders.
This role requires demonstrated experience with ESH programs in DOE, nuclear, or similarly complex environments. Mid-senior professionals with a strong understanding of OSHA, DOE O 440.1, and environmental permitting and compliance are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Support implementation and continuous improvement of ESH programs across field or programmatic operations.
Perform routine safety observations, inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and work planning reviews to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
Participate in the development and revision of ESH policies, plans, and procedures.
Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
Provide coaching and mentoring to line management and work crews on safe work practices and compliance expectations.
Monitor site conditions, work practices, and equipment for adherence to applicable DOE, OSHA, NFPA, and environmental requirements.
Assist with field readiness preparations, pre-job briefings, and safety walkthroughs.
Contribute to internal audits, regulatory interface activities, and performance metrics reporting.
Interface with subcontractors, project personnel, and ESH team members to ensure alignment with site-wide safety objectives.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
710 years of relevant ESH experience in nuclear, DOE, or industrial construction environments.
Strong working knowledge of federal and state safety regulations (OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, DOE O 440.1, etc.).
Familiarity with DOE safety practices, nuclear quality programs (e.g., 10 CFR 830 Subpart A), and conduct of operations is highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence behavior in a safety-first culture.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and common ESH management systems.
Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) are a plus.
CEIS | Clover Leaf Solutions is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with key offices in San Francisco, CA and Pittsburgh, PA, and we are growing. You can be a key part of our team and help us continue to build our capabilities long-term. Our government clients include Department of Energy facilities like Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, while our commercial clients have included globally recognized firms. We specialize in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Construction Management, and Project Management. We have open, transparent communication without layers of bureaucracy, while also having a strong team to provide backup. We offer health, dental, vacation/sick, and a 401k with a generous match.
Learn more about us at cloversolutions.us
CEIS | Clover Leaf is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Because eligibility for DOE clearance is required for this position, we ask the question about citizenship.
