EHS Specialist III – Hercules
Location: Onsite, Hercules, CA Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Duration: 6 months
Pay Range: $51–$71/hr Depending on experience
Role Overview
The EHS Specialist III supports environmental, health, and safety programs across R&D, manufacturing, and distribution operations in Northern California. Working closely with the Northern California EHS Manager and a global EHS team, this role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, strengthens safety culture, and drives continuous improvement across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate onsite occupational safety programs, including lockout/tagout, industrial ergonomics, hazard communication, chemical management, and biosafety.
- Manage environmental safety programs related to stormwater, air quality, hazardous waste, and chemical storage.
- Lead onsite safety teams, including emergency response teams and safety committees.
- Support EHS initiatives across multiple locations to enhance safety culture and sustainability performance.
- Develop and deliver safety training tailored to site needs.
- Partner with manufacturing and regulatory teams to review processes, materials, and product safety data sheet (SDS) development.
- Lead accident and incident investigations, identifying corrective actions and long‑term solutions.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as safety and health, engineering, biology, or chemistry.
- 5+ years of experience in occupational and environmental health and safety.
- Strong working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, EPA regulations, and related compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
- Experience with local and county regulatory agencies.
- Familiarity with SAP, PowerBI, DocuSign, Smartsheets, or UL Wercs.
