Silica EHS Specialist

Department:

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Location:

Barberton, OH, supporting

Monroeville, Pennsylvania Position Type:

Full-Time Reports To:

EHS Manager / Regional EHS, Specialists 1-Lake Charles Position Summary The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that ensure a safe workplace and environmental compliance. This role works closely with operations, leadership, and regulatory agencies to reduce risk, prevent incidents, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Environmental Compliance

• Act as the main point of contact for environmental and safety programs.
• Conduct inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with EPA, PA DEP, and Ohio EPA regulations.
• Manage hazardous waste, stormwater, universal waste, SPCC requirements, and chemical inventory.
• Complete required environmental reporting (Tier II, TRI, GHG, emissions inventories, DMRs, Title V, etc.). Safety Compliance
• Perform routine facility inspections and Job Safety Analyses.
• Maintain OSHA records (300, 300A, 301).
• Conduct or coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Verify contractor safety requirements. Training & Culture Building
• Deliver OSHA-required and site-specific safety training.
• Oversee equipment certifications (forklift, aerial lift).
• Lead safety committee meetings and develop safety communications. Incident Response
• Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support return-to-work processes and track incident trends. Audits & Emergency Preparedness
• Conduct internal EHS audits and prepare for regulatory inspections.
• Maintain emergency response plans and lead emergency drills. Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain SDS and chemical inventories.
• Track KPIs and prepare EHS dashboards for leadership review. Continuous Improvement
• Support ergonomic assessments, 5S/lean initiatives, and evaluate new technologies to reduce risk and environmental impact. Qualifications
• Strong data management and documentation ability
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of relevant environmental/EHS experience.
• Working knowledge of EPA, PA DEP, Ohio EPA, and RCRA regulations.
• Experience preparing environmental reports (TRI, GHG, Tier II).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or environmental data systems.
• Ability to travel between sites within PA and OH.

Preferred:

• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management certification.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial facilities.
• Air or water permitting experience.
• Experience with environmental management systems
• Certification such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Certified Environmental & Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO), etc.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person