Highlights
Our organization has been a leader in manufacturing and servicing components for the transit industry for more than 50 years, supporting bus, subway, and commuter rail applications. Maintain compliance with Cal/OSHA, Title 8 CCR, IIPP, Heat Illness Prevention, LOTO, machine guarding, and other applicable safety programs.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Fernando, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $90,000–$100,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Location: San Fernando, CA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
Please note: This is an onsite position in San Fernando, CA. Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be comfortable commuting to the facility.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to serve as the primary EHS resource for our San Fernando manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional looking to take ownership of site safety initiatives, partner with Operations, and make a direct impact on workplace safety and compliance.
Our organization has been a leader in manufacturing and servicing components for the transit industry for more than 50 years, supporting bus, subway, and commuter rail applications.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the primary EHS contact for the facility, managing day-to-day safety and environmental programs.
- Execute site EHS strategies, goals, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Operations and employees to promote a proactive safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, with a strong focus on California requirements.
- Maintain compliance with Cal/OSHA, Title 8 CCR, IIPP, Heat Illness Prevention, LOTO, machine guarding, and other applicable safety programs.
- Manage environmental compliance programs including air permits, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater requirements.
- Conduct safety audits, workplace inspections, risk assessments, and corrective action follow-up.
- Develop and deliver EHS training and maintain required documentation.
- Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and corporate EHS initiatives.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of EHS experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or assembly environment.
- Knowledge of California EHS regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting safety programs, employee training, audits, and regulatory documentation.
- Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with site leadership and Operations teams.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Cal/OSHA experience.
- Background with Heat Illness Prevention programs.
- Stormwater compliance experience.
- Bilingual communication skills.
- Experience with ISO-aligned EHS management systems.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on your first day
- Competitive compensation package
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Career growth opportunities
- Stable work environment with a strong culture of continuous improvement
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.