What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Johnson Screens, a brand of Aqseptence Group?
Position Title: EHS Specialist
Pay Range: $70,000-$80,000
Location of positions: Bakersfield, CA
The EHS Specialist supports a safe, compliant, and injury-free workplace by combining field safety presence with strong administrative and programmatic support. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to reinforce safety ownership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This position reports into the Safety Manager, with a dotted-line to the Plant Manager.
At Johnson Screens, we value open-mindedness, competence, collaboration, and integrity. We support our people with competitive total rewards, comprehensive benefits, and continuous development – so everyone can work with confidence and deliver results that matter.
Shared Cost Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) Plan - 5% Employer Match, Health Spending Account (HSA)
Employee Paid Benefits
Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Insurance
Employer Paid Benefits
80 Hours of Paid Holidays per Year, Vacation Time Off, Sick Time, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, Student Scholarships
Work Environment & Schedule -
Office based role with regular interaction and presence in our connected manufacturing facility.
About Johnson Screens – A Brand Of Aqseptence
Johnson Screens is the leading global provider of innovative screening and separation solutions. We support a wide range of industries, which means that almost every product around us has touched one of our screens during its manufacturing process. Since our inception over a century ago, our products have helped protect lives by reducing harmful waste, providing clean water, and making the best use of our precious natural resources. We strive to be a great place to work and do what is right for our customers and our people. We thrive on innovation and continuous improvement, and we believe that our people are the key to our success.
Our daily work is guided by six values, which we call our True North:
Open-Mindedness
Competence
Confidence
Collaboration
Integrity
Results
This is the standard we hold ourselves to – and we’re raising the bar. High performers belong here. If you’re ready to make your mark, we’re ready to meet you. Apply now and grow with Johnson Screens.
Johnson Screens is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
No agency solicitations or third‑party recruiter outreach, please.
Pay Range: $70,000-$80,000
Location of positions: Bakersfield, CA
- Position is in office, not hybrid, not remote***
The EHS Specialist supports a safe, compliant, and injury-free workplace by combining field safety presence with strong administrative and programmatic support. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to reinforce safety ownership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This position reports into the Safety Manager, with a dotted-line to the Plant Manager.
- Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard observations across production and office areas.
- Verify safe work practices, identify unsafe behaviors or conditions, and support corrective actions.
- Assist with incident response, initial fact gathering, and root‑cause analysis.
- Track corrective actions and support closure in partnership with supervisors.
- Deliver toolbox talks and support development of safety communication materials.
- Coordinate onboarding safety orientation for new hires and contractors.
- Maintain safety and environmental documentation including inspections, training logs, incident data, and SDS records.
- Assist with OSHA recordkeeping and compliance documentation.
- Support key safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout, chemical safety, machine guarding, ergonomics, and emergency preparedness.
- Participate in internal audits and recommend process improvements.
- Conduct environmental inspections, manage hazardous waste storage and documentation, and support spill response activities.
- Promote sustainability initiatives including waste reduction and recycling.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical school or associate degree preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in safety, manufacturing, construction, or operations.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements and general industry safety principles.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn digital safety systems.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
At Johnson Screens, we value open-mindedness, competence, collaboration, and integrity. We support our people with competitive total rewards, comprehensive benefits, and continuous development – so everyone can work with confidence and deliver results that matter.
Shared Cost Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) Plan - 5% Employer Match, Health Spending Account (HSA)
Employee Paid Benefits
Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Insurance
Employer Paid Benefits
80 Hours of Paid Holidays per Year, Vacation Time Off, Sick Time, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, Student Scholarships
Work Environment & Schedule -
Office based role with regular interaction and presence in our connected manufacturing facility.
About Johnson Screens – A Brand Of Aqseptence
Johnson Screens is the leading global provider of innovative screening and separation solutions. We support a wide range of industries, which means that almost every product around us has touched one of our screens during its manufacturing process. Since our inception over a century ago, our products have helped protect lives by reducing harmful waste, providing clean water, and making the best use of our precious natural resources. We strive to be a great place to work and do what is right for our customers and our people. We thrive on innovation and continuous improvement, and we believe that our people are the key to our success.
Our daily work is guided by six values, which we call our True North:
Open-Mindedness
Competence
Confidence
Collaboration
Integrity
Results
This is the standard we hold ourselves to – and we’re raising the bar. High performers belong here. If you’re ready to make your mark, we’re ready to meet you. Apply now and grow with Johnson Screens.
Johnson Screens is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
No agency solicitations or third‑party recruiter outreach, please.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000