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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Belcan

Thomasville, NC

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JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auditing, Best Practices, Change Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processes, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Datasheets, Emergency Response, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Health, Environmental Sciences, Establish Priorities, Hazardous Materials/Substances, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 14001, Identify Issues, Industrial Hygiene, Industry Standards, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Occupational Health, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Management, Regulations, Risk, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Site Evaluation, Technical Operations, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Waste Management
LOCATION
Thomasville, NC
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist IV Pay Rate: $46.45/hr. Location: Thomasville, NC Area Code: 336 ZIP Code: 27360 Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #ThomasvilleJobs; #EHSafetySpecialistJobs; Job Description: The EHS Safety Specialist is responsible for evaluating and verifying compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, corporate policies, and industry standards across multiple industrial sites, with a primary focus on chemical manufacturing, processing, storage, and distribution facilities. This role conducts systematic audits, identifies gaps, assesses risk, and drives corrective and preventive actions to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operations. Key Responsibilities Auditing & Compliance * Plan, lead, and execute EHS audits and inspections across multiple industrial sites with chemical operations * Evaluate compliance with: o Local, provincial/state, federal, and international EHS regulations o Internal EHS policies and global EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001) * Assess site conformance related to: o Chemical handling, storage, labeling, and transportation o Process safety management (PSM) o Hazardous materials and waste management o Emergency response and spill prevention o Occupational health and industrial hygiene controls Chemical & Process Safety * Review and assess: o Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventories o Risk assessments and job safety analyses (JSAs) o Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOPs, and change management (MOC) * Verify controls for exposure prevention, ventilation, PPE, and engineering safeguards * Evaluate contractor and supplier EHS compliance related to chemical risks Reporting & Corrective Actions * Document audit findings clearly, objectively, and defensibly * Assign risk ratings and prioritize findings based on severity and regulatory impact * Work with site leadership to develop corrective and preventive action plans (CAPAs) * Track closure of audit findings and verify effectiveness of corrective actions Advisory & Continuous Improvement * Provide technical EHS guidance and best practice recommendations * Identify systemic issues and trends across sites and recommend improvements * Support internal EHS programs, training initiatives, and site readiness for regulatory inspections * Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses as required Stakeholder & Regulatory Interaction * Collaborate with plant leadership, EHS managers, engineering, and operations teams * Support interactions with regulatory authorities and third party auditors * Contribute to corporate EHS performance metrics and reporting Required Qualifications Education * Bachelor"s degree in: o Environmental Health & Safety o Chemical Engineering o Environmental Science o Occupational Health o or a related technical discipline Experience * 5+ years of EHS experience in chemical, industrial, manufacturing, or process environments * Proven experience conducting EHS audits across multiple sites * Hands on knowledge of chemical safety and industrial operations Technical Knowledge * Strong understanding of: o Chemical safety regulations and standards o Industrial hygiene principles o Process safety management o Hazardous waste and environmental compliance * Familiarity with ISO based EHS management systems If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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