Sr. EHS Specialist

Sr. EHS Specialist - Starting at $110K annually DOE!

This position is a direct hire opportunity!

Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Sr. EHS Specialist for our manufacturing client to start immediately starting at $110K annually / DOE! Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire!

The Senior EHS Specialist is a key technical expert responsible for driving environmental, health, and safety excellence across a non-union, Class I Division 2 manufacturing environment. This senior individual contributor will lead critical compliance programs, oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, and influence leadership and employees to strengthen the site's safety culture. Success in this role requires deep knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, strong technical acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively across operations.

Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
• Oversee compliance for manufacturing and lab operations, including RCRA hazardous waste, air emissions, industrial hygiene, occupational health, and EPA-mandated plans.
• Serve as the technical lead for maintaining and improving all 14 PSM elements in partnership with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA PSM regulations in a covered facility.
• Lead the site's incident investigation process to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and implement preventive solutions.
• Promote continuous improvement through trend analysis and proactive safety engagement.
• Champion a strong safety culture by leading the Plant Safety Team and serving as program lead for SafeStart (or similar behavioral-based safety programs).
• Conduct hazard assessments, determine and manage PPE requirements, and monitor compliance with OSHA standards.
• Partner with leadership and employees to strengthen safe behaviors through training, coaching, and audits.
• Oversee completion and tracking of required EHS training for employees and contractors.
• Partner with department leaders to identify needs, approve qualified resources, and ensure compliance with training requirements.
• Prepare and submit timely regulatory filings, including OSHA incident logs, Tier II, SARA 313, RCRA, wastewater testing, and air emissions reports.
• Represent the facility during regulatory inspections, audits, and agency communications.

Location : Bedford Park, IL

Schedule / Shift Details : Day shift

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent experience.

Minimum 7 years of progressive EHS experience in chemical manufacturing or similarly regulated industries.

Experience working in a PSM-covered facility is required.

CSP and / or CIH certification preferred.

Expert understanding and application of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations in manufacturing environments.

Proven experience leading or supporting OSHA PSM programs.

Strong knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste management, air permitting, wastewater compliance, and EPA-mandated plans (e.g., SPCC).

Demonstrated success in leading behavioral-based safety initiatives and influencing organizational safety culture.

Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.

High attention to detail with consistent, timely delivery of results.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits :

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401k

Why choose Integrity Trade Services?

At ITS, we offer our employees a competitive salary paid weekly and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Interested? Want to Learn More?

Reach out to Melissa Bauza at m.bauza@itsstaffing.com or call 708.321.1266

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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