EHS Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled EHS Specialist to join our team at Forrest Machining Inc. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company that values the importance of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) management.

• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Implement and maintain the company's EHS management systems and programs.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training on EHS topics, such as hazardous material handling, emergency response, and workplace safety protocols.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and incidents to identify root causes and develop preventive measures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of emergency response plans and procedures.
• Maintain records of EHS activities, including inspection results, training sessions, and incident investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into business operations and project planning.
• Monitor and report on EHS performance metrics, and recommend improvements to reduce risks and enhance sustainability.
• Stay current with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure organizational compliance.
• Manage hazardous waste storage and disposal programs, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposal methods are followed.
• Assist in the management of EHS documentation, including permits, licenses, and certifications.
• Facilitate internal and external EHS audits, and address any findings to improve EHS practices.
• Support the EHS manager in developing policies and procedures that minimize occupational health and safety risks.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in an EHS role.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Proficient with EHS management systems and software.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and ergonomic assessments.
• Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring and assessment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop and deliver EHS training programs.
• Competent in emergency response planning and incident investigation.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards is a plus.
• Certification in a relevant professional body (e.g., ASP, CSP, CIH) preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status