EHS Specialist

Job Description

This is a contracted, full-time, on-site role based in Paris, KY.

What we are looking for:

Education:  Bachelor's degree (or in progress) in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.

Experience: 0-2 years of experience in EHS

Core Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrates decision-making skills to evaluate EHS risks
• Ability to identify hazards, perform risk assessments, and collaborate to support corrective actions
• Basic knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Organizational skills with the ability to coordinate tasks and prioritize projects.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and grow in EHS profession
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Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR/ AED Certification
• OSHA 30 Hour - General Industry

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Assist with compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Coordinate comprehensive risk assessments with a focus on engaging employees while identifying and mitigating process hazards and repetitive risks.
• Assist with development of site risk register and drive corrective actions through root cause analysis and prioritization
• Support audits, inspections, and incident investigations with a focus on systemic risk reduction
• Demonstrate initiative and accountability in managing assigned EHS tasks

Training & Culture Building

• Deliver targeted training programs on risk awareness, PSM, and JHA best practices
• Partner to lead site-wide safety campaigns and employee engagement efforts to foster a proactive safety culture
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to recommend process improvements

Environmental Stewardship

• Support environmental compliance activities for air, wastewater, waste management, groundwater, and stormwater programs, SPCC, CERCLA, and community right-to-know requirements.

Emergency Preparedness

• Coordinate emergency response planning and support alignment with internal teams to ensure effective preparedness and response capabilities
• Support post-incident analysis to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement efforts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support contractor safety programs and ensure alignment with site protocols

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.