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.
EHS Program Specialist Penmac Staffing - 3.7 Irving, TX Job Details $80,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Spanish Occupational health expertise Program design Personal protective equipment (PPE) use Safety inspections for hazard identification 5 years Hazard Communication Standard English Energy control procedures OSHA 10 Mid-level Environmental health Occupational Safety And Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour Electrical safety procedures Manufacturing facility experience Employee health (regulatory compliance standards) Compliance training programs Construction industry experience Team training Compliance documentation Hazard identification and correction Collaboration with manufacturing teams Accident investigation reporting Safety audits for hazard identification Root cause analysis Confined space entry safety procedures Regulatory audits Hazardous energy control Manufacturing company experience Communication skills
Full Job Description Location:
Irving, TX Employment Type:
Direct Hire Compensation:
$80,000 per year
Schedule:
Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-3:30 PM About the Role Penmac Staffing is seeking a driven and hands-on EHS Program Specialist to design, implement, and lead a comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety program from the ground up. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for a safety professional who thrives in active industrial environments and is ready to take ownership of building a sustainable safety culture—not simply maintaining an existing program. This role supports both shop and field operations and requires daily engagement with operations teams. The EHS Program Specialist will be highly visible, collaborative, and instrumental in creating safe, efficient, and compliant work environments. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage a company-wide EHS program aligned with OSHA and industry standards Conduct routine shop floor inspections and formal safety audits Perform occasional field audits, including visits to customer job sites Lead incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions Develop and deliver safety training programs (LOTO, PPE, Hazard Communication, etc.) Maintain all safety documentation and compliance records (OSHA, ISNet, and related systems) Partner with supervisors and frontline employees to identify hazards and correct unsafe behaviors Serve as a trusted, visible EHS resource across operations Travel Requirements Infrequent travel required Approximately 1-2 field audit trips per year Travel consists of one-day onsite visits to customer locations within North America Work Environment This is a hands-on, field-forward role, not a desk-only position.
The EHS Program Specialist will:
Be present on the shop floor daily Conduct periodic field and job-site audits Work directly with production, maintenance, and operations teams in a fast-paced industrial environment
Qualifications Required:
Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Technology, or a related field OR 5+ years of equivalent EHS experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Willingness to work hands-on in both shop and field environments Ability to enforce safety standards while maintaining a respectful, team-oriented approach
Preferred:
Experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial settings OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification Working knowledge of LOTO, confined space entry, and machine safety Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred What Success Looks Like A practical, effective EHS program tailored to real-world operations Increased safety awareness and accountability across teams Reduced incidents through proactive training, engagement, and prevention This Role Is Not Ideal For Someone Who… Is seeking a paperwork-only or compliance-maintenance position Prefers limited involvement with shop or field operations Is uncomfortable building systems and processes from the ground up We are looking for an EHS professional who takes ownership, leads by example, and is comfortable being visible and engaged in daily operations.
