EHS Specialist

Who We Are Looking For

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role promotes a culture of safety, minimizes risk, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to protect employees, the environment, and company assets.

What You Get To Do

• Operate, monitor, and maintain high-pressure and low-pressure boilers used in EV production and facility operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement preventive measures.
• Deliver safety training and education programs to employees at all levels.
• Monitor workplace conditions and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain required records, reports, and documentation related to workplace safety and environmental compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance and safety culture.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills and training.
• Track, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics to leadership.
  
  

Required Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field with 8 years of related experience, OR Master's degree in a related field with 6 years of experience, OR PhD in a related field with 3 years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and training facilitation skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or high-risk operational environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 standards.
• Experience with EHS management systems and reporting tools.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Safety Leadership and Advocacy
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Collaboration and Influencing Skills
• Attention to Detail and Accountability
  
  

Work Environment

• Primarily based in a manufacturing or operational setting with exposure to moving equipment, noise, and varying environmental conditions.
• Requires occasional travel and flexibility to support multiple shifts or emergency response situations.
  
  

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused .

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Benefits

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
  
  

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 , 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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