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EHS Specialist

IPS-Integrated Project Services
Emeryville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025 CLOSED ON 12/19/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at IPS-Integrated Project Services?

Job Description:
At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented EHS Specialist to join our dedicated team at our office in Emeryville, California.

Project located in Vacaville, CA.

In this role, you will administer the EHS program, ensuring safety compliance by the project team and all subcontractors working at the site.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Responsible for jobsite safety oversight.
  • Participate in kick-off meetings to ensure contractors are aware of project-specific EHS requirements
  • Conduct safety orientation for all new workers
  • Consults daily with the IPS Superintendent regarding the coordination of safety activities and High Risk Work Permits
  • Review contractor JSA’s for compliance with client /IPS requirements
  • Assist in the review of daily Safe Plan of Action (SPA) documents performed by subcontractors and ensure their quality and communication are suitable for the tasks described
  • Ensure contractor compliance to the project safety plan, including but not limited to safety submittals, training and equipment inspection, and other documentation
  • Educates and advises the project team on safety guidelines and policies to ensure compliance with all State, Federal, and Local regulations and client requirements.
  • Inspect the job site regularly and record observations in Procore.
  • Assist the Superintendent in managing the IPS SOR program
  • Administer safety incentive programs
  • Investigate all incidents and complete all paperwork and reporting required
  • Maintain safety documentation and records on the project.
  • These records include JSAs, Toolbox Talks, Chemical SDS, Safety Inspections, Safety permits, and any other records that may be generated on the project involving safety.
  • Other duties as assigned.
The salary offered for this role is between $87,000 and $116,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Safety or Safety Management.
  • 2-5 years of construction safety experience with some pharma background.
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
  • Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
  • Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.
Work Environment
  • Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
  • Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
Travel
  • You will travel 40% of the time, or as necessary to complete duties.
  • You will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
  • You may be assigned to a client for an extended period (1-2 years).
  • Overnight travel is possible.
  • You will focus on construction field activity, and office time will be limited.
  • You will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
Safety
  • This position is a safety-sensitive position.
  • The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.
All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.
About Us:
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $87,000 - $116,000

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