Industry leading manufacturer in the Omaha, NE area is seeking an
EHS Specialistwho will be responsible for driving site-wide environmental, health, and safety programs across the manufacturing facility. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this hands-on role works across all shifts and departments to build a proactive safety culture, maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, local standards), and mitigate workplace hazards. The ideal candidate blends technical regulatory knowledge with strong shop-floor engagement to keep employees safe while supporting production continuity. Standard working hours will be M-F.
Responsibilities- Safety Program Management:Maintain and execute core general industry safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Respiratory Protection.
- Shop-Floor Hazard Identification:Conduct daily floor walkthroughs, routine safety inspections, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to identify risk and implement corrective actions.
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis:Lead investigations for injuries, near-misses, and property damage using root-cause methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone) to track and close corrective/preventive action (CAPA) plans.
- Environmental Compliance:Oversee site environmental tracking and reporting, including hazardous/non-hazardous waste management (RCRA), stormwater/wastewater (SWPPP), air permitting compliance, chemical inventory, and Tier II/TRI filings.
- Training & Onboarding:Develop and deliver mandatory EHS training for new hires, contractors, and ongoing annual employee recertifications.
- Safety Committee Leadership:Support the employee-led safety committee, acting as a technical advisor and driving accountability on employee-submitted safety concerns.
- Audits & Metrics:Maintain facility safety metrics (OSHA 300 logs, TRIR, DART) and participate in internal or third-party EHS audits (such as ISO 14001 / ISO 45001).
QualificationsRequired- Education:Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and direct industry experience).
- Experience:2-5 years of hands-on EHS experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial production environment.
- Regulatory Knowledge:Solid working understanding of OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and primary EPA regulations (RCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act).
- Technical Skills:Experience conducting JSAs/JHAs, incident root-cause analysis, and managing Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems.
Preferred- Certifications & Training:OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certificationhighly preferred. Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) is a plus.
- Subject Matter Expertise:Advanced, practical expertise in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program development, machine-specific procedure writing, and energy isolation auditinghighly preferred.
- Software:Proficiency with EHS management software (e.g., VelocityEHS, Enablon, Intelex).
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