Environmental Health Safety Specialist jobs in United States
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Seneca Resources · 1 week ago

Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Seneca Resources is a staffing and consulting firm seeking an EHS Technician to provide hands-on Environmental Health & Safety support at their manufacturing hub in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on implementing EHS programs, conducting audits, and maintaining compliance documentation while driving safety improvements on the shop floor.

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Hiring Manager
Hailey Heyliger
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Responsibilities

Support the rollout of site EHS policies by translating requirements into workable programs, procedures, and documentation
Create and update EHS documentation supporting warehouse, manufacturing, and test lab operations
Develop Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and task-based risk assessments in partnership with site leadership and frontline teams
Conduct routine safety walkthroughs, inspections, and internal audits
Identify gaps, recommend improvements, and drive corrective actions to completion
Track corrective actions through closure, ensuring documentation and follow-up are complete and organized
Inventory chemicals on-site and maintain accurate chemical records
Build and maintain a complete Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library
Support safe chemical storage, labeling, and documentation practices aligned with regulatory requirements
Maintain required EHS records including OSHA 300/300A logs
Support annual OSHA reporting and ensure compliance documentation is audit-ready
Help standardize and improve inspection forms, training records, and site safety files
Own the 'behind-the-scenes' work that keeps EHS running smoothly: training documentation, inspection checklists, logs, forms, and compliance records
Maintain clear, accurate, and organized documentation that reflects current site conditions

Qualification

EHS experienceOSHA regulations knowledgeAuditsInspectionsChemical inventory managementEHS program developmentCommunication skillsIndependent workCollaborative approach

Required

3+ years of hands-on experience in EHS, safety, or compliance (manufacturing strongly preferred)
Experience supporting EHS programs in manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or general industry environments
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance practices
Experience with audits/inspections, corrective actions, and follow-through to completion
Comfortable balancing shop floor presence with documentation-heavy work
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage priorities effectively
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach with operations teams

Preferred

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Experience supporting industrial equipment, mechanical/electrical environments, or hands-on production operations
Familiarity with chemical inventory management and SDS systems
Experience building EHS programs and documentation from an existing policy or template

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plans

Company

Seneca Resources

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