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Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (QWWWXX5W)
2025-11-04 AP Recruiters Ruston,LA
Description:
About the Client
Our client is a global manufacturer of premium building products and engineered materials with a strong commitment to sustainability and workplace safety. With operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, they've built a reputation for high-quality industrial insulation products and innovative solutions. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee investment in safety initiatives. This Ruston facility specializes in high-temperature industrial insulation using steam-activated chemistry processes.
About the job Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (QWWWXX5W)
Drive Safety Excellence as a Senior EHS Champion!
Senior EHS Specialist
Ruston, LA 71270
Overview of the Role
Join a leading industrial manufacturer as their Plant Senior EHS Specialist where you'll champion workplace safety initiatives, drive environmental compliance, and help create a zero-harm workplace. This influential position gives you the opportunity to implement innovative safety solutions while collaborating with both plant operations and corporate safety teams to elevate the entire EHS program.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead facility safety and environmental compliance initiatives aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses to develop effective preventative actions
- Perform risk assessments and hazard inspections to mitigate workplace dangers
- Manage safety monitoring and recordkeeping systems to ensure regulatory compliance
- Coordinate the plant Safety Committee and develop action plans for safety activities
- Facilitate comprehensive safety, health, and environmental training programs
- Support plant initiatives for Lean, Kaizen, Cost Reduction, and other facility improvements
- Ensure proper management of industrial process wastewaters and waste disposal
- Serve as the site's EHS training coordinator and regulatory compliance resource
- Bachelor's degree in Safety and Health, Environmental Science or equivalent degree
- 7+ years of experience in safety/environmental roles within industrial settings
- Prior Safety-specific training (OSHA 30 Hour, Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health)
- Working knowledge of federal safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA)
- Professional certifications in Safety, Environmental or Occupational Health preferred
- Experience as an EHS Leader or recognized Subject Matter Expert
- Strong communication, training, and organizational abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis software applications
- Root cause analysis skills and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work in industrial environments with various physical requirements
About the Client
Our client is a global manufacturer of premium building products and engineered materials with a strong commitment to sustainability and workplace safety. With operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, they've built a reputation for high-quality industrial insulation products and innovative solutions. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee investment in safety initiatives. This Ruston facility specializes in high-temperature industrial insulation using steam-activated chemistry processes.