What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead EHS Specialist position at NR Consulting?
Lead EHS Specialist – Lafayette, IN
Seeking an experienced Lead EHS Specialist to support environmental, health, and safety programs in manufacturing/laboratory operations. Responsible for OSHA/regulatory compliance, safety inspections, audits, employee training, incident investigations, and continuous EHS improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct EHS inspections, audits, Gemba walks, and corrective actions.
- Provide safety training, including new-hire, forklift, and crane training.
- Perform JSAs, PPE assessments, and incident investigations.
- Manage chemical inventories, SDS, and chemical safety programs.
- Track EHS metrics, trends, and corrective actions.
- Partner with operations/engineering to resolve safety issues.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of EHS/Safety experience, preferably manufacturing.
- Strong OSHA, chemical safety, training, audit, and investigation experience.
- Hydrogen/flammable chemical knowledge preferred.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel.