What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Safety Specialist position at PEAK Technical Staffing USA?
Join a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including powders, adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration.
We are currently seeking an EHS Specialist to join our Operations Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) team.
This critical role ensures that environmental safety and industrial health programs are consistently implemented and maintained at the assigned site, promoting regulatory compliance and a safe, responsible work environment aligned with environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with audits, inspections, and timely submission of regulatory reports.
- Respond to and support site emergencies.
- Conduct incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Deliver EHS training (classroom and online) to support safety and compliance.
- Enforce safety rules, work procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Report EHS issues and improvement opportunities to the Plant Manager/EHS Manager.
- Support communication with environmental and safety regulatory agencies.
Management Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Support EMS and HSMS implementation, maintenance, and internal audits.
- Contribute to continuous improvement using the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
Environmental Compliance
- Complete tasks related to environmental permits and programs.
- Support waste management and pollution reduction efforts.
Health & Safety
- Tour work areas to identify and correct unsafe behaviors/conditions.
- Conduct safety drills and support emergency response activities.
- Lead or assist with risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) reviews.
- Support industrial hygiene monitoring (hearing/respiratory protection).
- Participate in safety reviews and industrial trial assessments.
- Perform other EHS duties as assigned.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in science field or equivalent plus 3 - 5 years' experience and knowledge in regulatory compliance in a chemical manufacturing plant.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge/experience with OSHA programs including fall protection, machine guarding, hazardous materials, personnel protective equipment, electrical safety, fire protection, hearing conservation program, respiratory protection program and toxic and hazardous substances and with EPA's SPCC, SWPPP and RCRA programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint within a Windows environment.
- Valid U.S. driver's license
- Hours 11am to 8pm (Second Shift)
What's in it for you
- Base salary payrate is based on experience.
- FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles
- 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
- 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
- Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
- Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.
