Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Specialist

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This is a hands-on, full-time position with day-to-day duties that include providing consulting performing environmental audits and inspections at client work sites, by performing Health and Safety audits and ensuring client compliance. We believe collaboration is the key to success and pride ourselves on employee engagement to improve our organization and the clients we serve. Visit our website at http://NES-EHS.com to find out more about who we are and what we do!

NES, Inc., conducts pre-employment drug screenings, background, and driving record checks, for all new hires. We are an E-Verify employer, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

• Develop a compliance assessment plan and conduct facility site assessments at various client locations for environmental, health, and Safety compliance requirements.
• Develop assessment findings report with recommended corrective actions.
• Assist client to meet and exceed environmental and Safety compliance objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and related regulatory agencies.
• Document findings and observations in forms, field notes, chain of custody documents, etc. as needed.
• Responsible for Client EH&S program and plan development.
• Customize and deliver regulatory required environmental and Safety related training to clients and their respective teams.
• Use data systems to track client compliance deadlines, key events, and client specific requirements.
• Maintain awareness of changing environmental and Safety laws, regulations, local ordinances and how they may impact clients.
• Assist with other departments as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Public speaking skills, able to function in diverse work environments and relate to diverse class groups.
• Proficient understanding of applicable environmental & safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to analyze, document, collect data, audit, and report results.
• Proficient on a computer using programs such as Acrobat and Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Must be knowledgeable or willing to learn various environmental and Safety programs including but not limited to: HMBP, Hazardous Waste Management, Hazmat/Haz Waste Transportation) and site audits for clients to comply with environmental & safety regulations. Provide OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), Environmental (Title 22/RCRA, HMBP, SPCC) & Transportation (DOT, IATA, IMDG) training programs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in core science or closely related field (e.g., chemistry, biology, etc.).

Experience

• Must demonstrate a general experience and knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), Environmental & compliance regulations.
• Ability to build trust and client relationships.
• Dedicated to compliance regulations.
• Exhibit ability to work independently with basic oversight.
• EH&S Specialist II additional requirements include but are not limited to:
  • Ability to anticipate client needs.
  • Accurately interpret law and regulations.
  • Mentor, train and advise EH&S Specialist I
  • Diligent in growing professional development certifications.

Preferred Career Certifications

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred (with 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher certificates).
• REHS – Registered Environmental Health Specialist, preferred.
• CHMM – Certified Hazardous Material Manager, preferred.
• ICC California UST System Operator preferred or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Qualified Industrial Storm Water Practitioner preferred or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Wage: $66,560 to $67,500 annually. Travel is required 50% of the time (mostly day trips) and expenses are company-paid. This position will cover a variety of clients in the central California area including the Bay Area and Gilroy.

Benefits

• Medical-six plans to choose from including Kaiser (coverage begins the 1st of the month after completing 30 days of employment).
• Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance (coverage begins the 1st of the month after completing 30 days of employment and is 100% employer-paid for the employee-only coverage).
• 401k Retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of contributions.
• FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA, Lifestyle Spending Account (use for a gym membership, pet insurance, ski passes, exercise equipment and so much more).
• Voluntary Life Insurance for the employee, spouse and children
• Eight company-paid holidays per year.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off.

Company Information

NES is a nationally recognized leader in providing environmental, health, and Safety training and consulting, clan lab training, industrial hygiene, construction safety oversight, construction, and stormwater compliance services. We provide industrial hygiene consulting covering indoor air quality, mold, water damage, exposure to hazardous materials, and more. We deliver environmental compliance expertise on issues from air and water quality to waste management. NES offers training across a broad range of Environmental Health & safety issues and trains thousands of law enforcement personnel to handle clan lab investigations safely and effectively. Visit our website at http://NES-EHS.com for more information.
NES, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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