Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Buckeye Power Sales

$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as occupational safety or environmental science preferred.
  • Minimum three years of EHS experience, particularly in industrial or field service contexts.
  • Proficient knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT standards, and workers' compensation regulations.
  • Required certifications include OSHA 30 and/or NASP CSM; CSP, ASP, CHST, or similar certifications are preferred.
  • Experience in safety audits, inspections, and compliance reporting is crucial.
  • Demonstrated skills in risk management, hazard assessment, and incident management.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance EHS compliance programs across all operations.
  • Conduct audits and inspections to ensure adherence to regulations and company policies.
  • Identify risks and reduce workplace hazards through thorough assessments and investigations.
  • Set annual EHS goals and budgets that align with company objectives.
  • Manage fleet safety and corrective action programs effectively.
  • Oversee PPE processes including selection, training, and compliance.
  • Deliver training and ensure employees meet safety compliance requirements.
  • Manage environmental compliance related to hazardous materials and waste.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with bonus potential.
  • Regular daytime working hours.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Generous paid time off.
Full Job Description
Our EHS Specialist is responsible for:

  • Developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental, health, safety, and compliance programs across all company operations.
  • Ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, state, local, and customer requirements through audits, inspections, reporting, and corrective action management.
  • Identifying and reducing workplace risks through safety audits, facility inspections, field observations, incident investigations, and hazard assessments.
  • Developing annual EHS goals, budgets, and improvement initiatives that support company objectives and reduce organizational risk.
  • Managing fleet safety, driver qualification, vehicle inspection, accident prevention, and corrective action programs.
  • Overseeing PPE selection, purchasing, inventory, distribution, training, and compliance across all company operations.
  • Developing and delivering safety and environmental training programs while maintaining employee certifications and compliance requirements.
  • Manage environmental compliance activities, including hazardous materials, hazardous waste, spill response, stormwater requirements, and regulatory reporting.
  • Maintaining EHS records, regulatory documentation, permits, certifications, OSHA logs, training records, audits, and workers' compensation documentation.
  • Tracking and reporting EHS performance metrics, develop improvement plans, and providing recommendations to leadership.
  • Managing contractor safety programs and supporting customer audits, inspections, and site-specific safety requirements.
  • Developing and maintaining emergency response, business continuity, and incident management programs.
  • Traveling to branch locations and customer sites to conduct audits, investigations, training, and safety reviews.


Buckeye Power Sales offers a great benefit package for our EHS Specialist, including:

  • Competitive pay with Bonus Potential
  • Regular day shift hours
  • Excellent benefit package
  • Paid Time Off

Requirements

  • Alignment with Buckeye Power Sales core values.
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Risk Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Three or more years of EHS experience in industrial, construction, transportation, utility, or field service operations.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, workers' compensation, and applicable regulations.
  • OSHA 30 certification and/or NASP CSM certification required. CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or similar certification preferred.
  • Experience with audits, inspections, investigations, corrective actions, compliance reporting, and recordkeeping.
  • Knowledge of risk management, hazard assessments, root cause analysis, safety management systems, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Experience with emergency response planning and incident management.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.
  • Ability to analyze safety performance metrics and implement improvement plans.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to travel regularly to company and customer locations.
  • Must represent the company professionally at all times.
  • Ability to pass background checks, drug screenings, and motor vehicle record reviews.

Salary is based on skills and experience.

The pay range for this role is:

80,000 - 100,000 USD per year (Ohio)

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