Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Objective

The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for leading and advancing a proactive safety culture and environmental compliance program across the organization. This role serves as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all EHS matters, partnering cross-functionally with Operations and leadership to reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

EHS Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-wide EHS programs
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including TRIR, near misses, and environmental metrics
• Partner with leadership to integrate safety into daily operations and decision-making

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain all required environmental permits, reporting, and documentation
• Lead and manage regulatory inspections and external audits

Safety Programs & Risk Management

• Conduct risk assessments and drive hazard identification and mitigation efforts
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans
• Maintain and improve safety policies, procedures, and programs

Environmental Management

• Oversee hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal
• Monitor employee exposure and environmental impact records
• Drive environmental sustainability and waste reduction initiatives

Training & Culture Development

• Develop and deliver safety and environmental training programs
• Promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture across all levels of the organization
• Serve as a coach and advisor to supervisors and employees on EHS best practices

Authority & Influence

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all internal and external EHS-related matters, including regulatory agencies and audits
• Advise leadership on risk, compliance, and operational safety improvements
• Has authority to halt unsafe work and recommend corrective action

Schedule & Availability Expectations

• This position supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Serves as the primary on-call contact for EHS-related incidents and emergencies outside of standard working hours
• Must be able to respond to urgent situations, including occasional after-hours, weekend, or off-shift support as needed

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field(or equivalent experience)
•  5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or chemical environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Professional certification such asCSP, ASP, or CHMM
• Experience leading regulatory audits or inspections
• Experience developing and implementing EHS programs
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 / ISO 9001 standards

Competencies

• InterpersonalSkills–Treatsotherswithcourtesyandrespectregardlessoftheirstatusorposition;keepsemotionsundercontrol;approachesothersinatactfulmanner;maintainsconfidentiality;effectivelyseparatespersonalissuesandproblemsfromworkresponsibilitiesand activities
• OralCommunication–Speaksclearly,confidently,andpersuasively inpositiveornegativesituations;listensandgetsclarification;respondswell toquestions
• WrittenCommunication–Writesclearly,accurately,andinformatively;presentsnumerical dataaccuratelyandeffectively; canreadandinterpretwrittentechnicalinformation
• Teamwork–Contributestobuilding apositiveteam spirit,sharesknowledge andexperience
• Diversity–Showsrespectandsensitivityforculturaldifferences;promotesatolerant,respectful, andharassment-freeenvironment
• Ethics–Maintainsconfidentiality;worksethicallyandwith integrity;upholdspersonalandorganizationalvalues
• OrganizationalSupport–Followspoliciesandprocedures;completesadministrativetaskscorrectlyandontime;supportsorganization’sgoals and values
• Planning/Organizing–Uses timeefficiently;strives tounderstandand satisfypriorities
• Professionalism–Approachesothersin atactfulmanner;reactswellunderpressure;treatsotherswithrespectandconsiderationregardlessoftheir statusorposition;acceptsresponsibilityforownactions;followsthroughoncommitments;continuouslystrivestoincrease knowledgeandskills
• Quality–Demonstratesaccuracyandthoroughness;looksforwaystoimproveandpromotequality;appliesfeedback toimproveperformance;monitorsownwork to ensurequality; isnotsatisfiedwithanythinglessthan100%conformancewithallrequirements
• SafetyandSecurity–Observessafetyandsecurityprocedures;reportspotentiallyunsafeconditions andsecurityissues
• Adaptability–Able to dealwithfrequentchange,delays, orunexpectedevents

Dependability –Follows instructions,responds tomanagementdirection;takesresponsibility forownactions;keepscommitments;commits to long hoursofworkwhennecessary to reach goals;completestasksontime ornotifiesappropriatepersonwithalternateplan;shows awillingness toperformany taskrequiredtomeetthecompany’sgoals andobjectives,and itscommitments to its customers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform 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 individual is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  Also, it is regularly required to stand and observe various functions in the manufacturing and operations departments.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Noise level is usually moderate to loud. Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles. Occasionally work in high precarious places.

Thisjobdescriptionis notintended tobe a complete listofallresponsibilities,dutiesorskills requiredforthejoband issubject to reviewandchangeat any time,withorwithoutnotice, inaccordance withtheneedsofRamcoSpecialties,Inc.Sinceno jobdescriptioncandetailallthedutiesandresponsibilitiesthatmayberequiredfrom time to time intheperformanceof ajob,duties andresponsibilitiesthatmaybeinherent in ajob,reasonablyrequiredfor itsperformance,orrequired due tothe changingnatureofthe job shallalso beconsideredpartofthe job holder’sresponsibility.