Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist - Durham, NC

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to join our client's team responsible for maintaining health and safety standards within the organization.

The perfect candidate will join a team that ensures compliance with regulations, promotes safe practices, and creates a secure work environment.

This role will provide environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support and perform a variety of EHS-related duties at the company’s facilities located in Durham, North Carolina (specifically 1030, 1040, and 1050 Swabia, Parliament, and the ARC in addition to Field Staff).

He / She will be critical in fostering the site’s proactive safety and environmental culture that inspires employee engagement, risk reduction, and compliance.

Location : Durham, NC 27703

Compensation : $ - $ per hour

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan.

Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law;

any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities :

Assist in the development and implementation of the site’s EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and Zoetis requirements.

Provide EHS-related training to colleagues and contractors, including new-hire EHS orientation and refresher training.

Design and lead the EHS FOCUS program (including annual refresher training Talk ; monthly Walk activities; supervisor inspections Detect ;

process confirmation Check ; and award recognition Together ). Analyze data to continuously improve the program. Provide routine reports to management.

Develop and implement programs to improve the site’s EHS culture and compliance including behavior-based safety; ergonomic awareness, evaluations, and solutions;

pre-shift workplace stretching; and good catch / near-miss / concern reporting.

Manage the Durham site’s VPP Program application to successfully meet NC OSHA requirements for Carolina Star including hosting inspections, audits, document preparation, etc.

Provide EHS expertise and support to the dispersed workforce (, technicians, sales force, veterinary staff, etc.) of Cattle, Poultry, and Swine USA operations.

Host monthly safety meetings with colleagues. Complete periodic ride-along visits to observe colleagues’ field operations and ensure implementation of EHS programs.

Provide recommendations for safety improvements aimed at reducing risks, improving safety culture, ensuring compliance, and reducing injuries.

Manage injury logs, workers' compensation filings, and internal reporting requirements,

Conduct routine site audits, safety walks, environmental inspections, and other related evaluations (as needed) to identify systemic EHS management gaps.

Develop and track corrective measures and implement solutions to sustain compliance.

Manage and report EHS-related information (injury / illness, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items) into the Company’s EHS online system (Cority).

Submit all EHS reports as required by regulatory authorities or Zoetis requirements.

Participate in injury / illness investigations and identify root causes and corrective / preventive actions. Provide coaching on practical EHS behaviors, work practices, and solutions.

Develop EHS notices, postings, newsletters, and other communications, as requested.

Participate in the site’s Emergency Response Team and Safety Committee.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in environment, safety, occupational health, ergonomics, engineering, or a similar technical discipline.

Minimum of 0-1 year of EHS-related experience with STEM degrees and projects / internships.

Professional certification (CSP, CIH) preferred.

Knowledge and interpretation of federal and North Carolina safety and environmental regulations and programs including Carolina VPP Star.

Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills, leadership, analysis, judgment, creativity, practical problem-solving, flexibility, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

Solid computer capabilities including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Ability to facilitate meetings, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work independently, easily make decisions, and handle emergencies.

Pay Details : $ to $ per hour

Search managed by : Jason Timothy

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.