Environmental Health & Safety Specialist IV

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist IV

Pay Rate: $46.45/hr. Location: Thomasville, NC Area Code: 336 ZIP Code: 27360 Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #ThomasvilleJobs; #EHSafetySpecialistJobs Benefits: On the job training, with cross training for other skilled positions and opportunities for advancement. Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement savings options, tuition reimbursement, performance increases and career advancement. Award winning team with exceptional work environment. Six Paid Statutory Holidays after 90 days probationary period. One Week Paid Vacation Bonus after six months / 1960 regular hours. Weekly pay by direct deposit. Performance Reviews (and compensation reviews)

Job Description

The EHS Safety Specialist is responsible for evaluating and verifying compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, corporate policies, and industry standards across multiple industrial sites, with a primary focus on chemical manufacturing, processing, storage, and distribution facilities. This role conducts systematic audits, identifies gaps, assesses risk, and drives corrective and preventive actions to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Auditing & Compliance
• Plan, lead, and execute EHS audits and inspections across multiple industrial sites with chemical operations
• Evaluate compliance with: Local, provincial/state, federal, and international EHS regulations Internal EHS policies and global EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Assess site conformance related to: Chemical handling, storage, labeling, and transportation Process safety management (PSM) Hazardous materials and waste management Emergency response and spill prevention Occupational health and industrial hygiene controls
• Chemical & Process Safety
• Review and assess: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventories Risk assessments and job safety analyses (JSAs) Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOPs, and change management (MOC)
• Verify controls for exposure prevention, ventilation, PPE, and engineering safeguards
• Evaluate contractor and supplier EHS compliance related to chemical risks
• Reporting & Corrective Actions
• Document audit findings clearly, objectively, and defensibly
• Assign risk ratings and prioritize findings based on severity and regulatory impact
• Work with site leadership to develop corrective and preventive action plans (CAPAs)
• Track closure of audit findings and verify effectiveness of corrective actions
• Advisory & Continuous Improvement
• Provide technical EHS guidance and best practice recommendations
• Identify systemic issues and trends across sites and recommend improvements
• Support internal EHS programs, training initiatives, and site readiness for regulatory inspections
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses as required
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Interaction
• Collaborate with plant leadership, EHS managers, engineering, and operations teams
• Support interactions with regulatory authorities and third party auditors
• Contribute to corporate EHS performance metrics and reporting

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in: Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related technical discipline
• Experience: 5+ years of EHS experience in chemical, industrial, manufacturing, or process environments Proven experience conducting EHS audits across multiple sites Hands on knowledge of chemical safety and industrial operations
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of: Chemical safety regulations and standards Industrial hygiene principles Process safety management Hazardous waste and environmental compliance Familiarity with ISO based EHS management systems