Environmental, Health And Safety Specialist

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will serve as the on-site safety representative, providing direct EHS support to field operations and management at a designated customer location in Sylacauga, AL. This role is responsible for fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting the implementation of company and client safety programs, and promoting continuous improvement in all aspects of health and safety performance.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Support daily field operations by promoting safe work practices and driving a zero-incident safety culture
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of applicable EPA, OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of company and customer-specific EHS policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Conduct routine audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, client requirements, and company policies
• Identify, report, and help mitigate unsafe conditions or behaviors through direct engagement with employees and supervision
• Participates in incident investigations and assists with the development of corrective actions and the completion of reports as required
• Track, maintain, and analyze site-specific safety metrics and incident statistics
• Contribute to the preparation and review of worksite-specific health and safety plans, JHAs, and work permits
• Represent the company professionally during client or regulatory audits, inspections, and meetings
• Generate safety reports and summaries for both internal management and client representatives, as needed
• Deliver site-specific EHS training, including safety orientations, toolbox talks, and compliance-based instruction
• Maintain and manage training records to ensure employee compliance with safety training requirements
• Attend operational meetings to address safety concerns and provide recommendations
• Respond to and provide EHS support to emergencies and other incidents
• Manage site-level exposure monitoring
• Participates in Health & Safety Committee Meetings
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management

Experience And Skill Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent required: Bachelor's degree in occupational safety & health or related field preferred
• Minimum 35 years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in industrial, environmental, and mining settings
• Comprehensive understanding of EPA, OSHA, DOT, and MSHA regulations
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Experience in safety training delivery; OSHA 501/511, HAZWOPER, and MSHA Part 46 and 48 certifications preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required
• Capable of performing physical tasks including walking, climbing, lifting >5 lbs., and wearing required PPE
• Ability to obtain medical clearance and respiratory protection certification, as required