EHS Specialist

EHC is currently looking for an EHS Specialist for a client in the south Houston, TX area.

Job Summary:

The EHS Specialist is responsible for leading all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs at our headquarters distribution facility. This role focuses primarily on safety leadership, regulatory compliance, and injury prevention across operational teams, while maintaining working knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to an industrial distribution environment.

Requirements:

• Lead and manage all safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable state regulations
• Oversee environmental compliance efforts consistent with standards from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local agencies
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and manage required regulatory reporting
• Perform routine safety audits, job hazard analyses, and facility inspections
• Develop and deliver safety training for supervisors and warehouse personnel
• Ensure compliance related to powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, fall protection, hazard communication, PPE, and emergency preparedness
• Oversee waste handling, spill prevention, and environmental documentation
• Track and report key safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near misses, corrective actions)
• Supervise and develop the EHS Coordinator
• Partner with operations leadership to promote a strong safety culture

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of EHS experience in industrial distribution operations
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial safety programs
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance requirements
• Experience managing regulatory inspections and audits
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or similar credentials preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills