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EHS Specialist - Heavy Industrial
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An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator coordinates environmental health and safety policies, completes workplace and equipment inspections and implements workplace safety programs. Coordinates occupational safety training for employees. Monitors compliance with occupational safety and environmental regulations. May oversee handling of hazardous materials at a company site.
$60,300 / year median in Tennessee
+19% projected growth
Job Description
EHS Specialist Johnson City, TN | $85,000 to $90,000 per year A large heavy industrial plant in Johnson City, Tennessee is seeking an EHS Specialist to support the plant EHS Manager across environmental, health, and safety functions (approximately 80% safety and health, 20% environmental). This role plays a key part in strengthening the site's safety culture and works closely with plant leadership and the corporate EHS team. Schedule Full-time, on-site at the Johnson City, TN plant. Compensation This role offers a base salary of $85,000 to $90,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. What You'll Do The EHS Specialist supports the plant EHS Manager in managing day-to-day EHS activities through an ISO-based management platform, helping maintain and strengthen the site's safety culture through programs such as ergonomics and machine guarding. This includes rolling out corporate EHS programs and systems at the plant level and coordinating closely with plant leadership and the corporate EHS team on implementation. The role maintains EHSS metrics, recordkeeping, and communications, and supports environmental compliance across air, water, and waste management for the facility. Required Qualifications Experience supporting EHS functions in a heavy industrial or manufacturing plant environment Working knowledge of environmental compliance areas including air, water, and waste management Familiarity with ISO-based EHS management systems Experience with safety programs such as ergonomics and machine guarding Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential Experience working with corporate EHS teams to implement site-level programs Prior experience in a large-scale heavy industrial facility Compensation and Benefits Base salary of $85,000 to $90,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid Time Off To apply, submit your resume detailing your EHS experience in industrial or manufacturing settings