Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Location: Oklahoma City Division
Travel: Regular travel between plant locations; occasional travel to Tulsa and Northwest Arkansas
Reports To: Executive Vice President (day-to-day operations), Director of Safety ( policy & compliance)
Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000; Company truck (after 30-day review)

About Us

Schwarz Ready Mix Concrete, LLC is a locally owned and operated ready-mix concrete company committed to safety, quality, and teamwork. We take pride in maintaining a culture where every employee goes home safe at the end of each day. As our operations continue to grow, we’re looking for a dedicated Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to join our team and help strengthen our safety program across all locations.

Position Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for executing and improving safety and environmental programs across the OKC division. This role requires a self-motivated, proactive individual who can operate independently, identify gaps, and drive improvements without constant supervision.

This position will play a key role in stabilizing safety performance while also supporting environmental compliance efforts, including stormwater management and regulatory coordination. The role is designed as a developmental position with long-term growth into safety and environmental leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Program Execution

• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections across all plant locations
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions in a timely manner
• Monitor and enforce compliance with OSHA and company safety policies
• Maintain and manage SDS binders at each plant location

Driver & DOT Compliance

• Manage and maintain DOT driver qualification files
• Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations, including driver eligibility and documentation
• Utilize Samba Safety to monitor driver MVRs, manage the database, and take action on driver-related issues
• Assist with driver onboarding, compliance tracking, and corrective actions

Drug & Alcohol Program Management

• Administer and manage the company’s drug and alcohol testing program
• Ensure compliance with all applicable DOT and company policies
• Coordinate testing, track results, and manage follow-up actions

Training & Development

• Conduct monthly safety meetings at each plant location for all drivers
• Track weekly safety talks and proactively follow up with plant personnel to ensure completion
• Deliver safety training for new hires and existing employees
• Serve as a Smith System certified driver trainer
• Reinforce safe work practices with drivers and plant personnel

Incident Management & OSHA Compliance

• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses
• Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Own OSHA recordkeeping, including maintaining OSHA logs and reporting recordable injuries
• Track and report safety metrics and trends to leadership

Environmental Compliance

• Assist in maintaining compliance with state and federal environmental regulations
• Support and maintain Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for plant locations
• Conduct routine site inspections related to stormwater and environmental compliance
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, including the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), as needed
• Maintain required environmental documentation and records
• Work with internal personnel and leadership to address environmental issues and corrective actions

Insurance & Claims Coordination

• Work with insurance carriers and representatives on claims and safety-related matters
• Assist in managing claims documentation and providing support during claim investigations
• Support efforts to reduce claim frequency and severity

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with other EHS team members across divisions to align safety efforts
• Partner with operations leadership to improve safety culture and accountability
• Communicate safety expectations clearly and consistently across all levels of the organization

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, including driver qualification files
• Experience with MVR monitoring systems (Samba Safety preferred)
• 1–3 years of safety experience, preferably in construction, ready-mix, or similar industry
• Ability to travel regularly between plant locations
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• Must have strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred

• Experience with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and regulatory agencies (DEQ experience a plus)
• Experience in ready-mix concrete, construction, or heavy industrial environments
• Experience working with insurance carriers and claims management

Key Traits for Success

• Self-starter who takes initiative without waiting for direction
• Fosters a culture of teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Able to identify problems and act on them with minimal oversight
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on compliance and consistency
• Comfortable leading meetings and training sessions across multiple locations
• Ability to influence both drivers and leadership
• Desire to grow into a leadership role over time

Growth Opportunity

This position is designed as a long-term developmental role with the expectation that the individual will grow into a leadership position within the safety and environmental department.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000