EHS Specialist - Plaquemines Parish

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Job Summary

The EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture across multiple facilities located in the Plaquemines Parish area . This role provides leadership, training, and technical expertise to minimize risk and promote continuous improvement in safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, TCEQ).

- Lead safety training programs, including classroom and field sessions, and provide ongoing coaching to employees.

- Conduct facility and equipment inspections, audits, and hazard assessments; recommend corrective actions and monitor implementation.

- Facilitate incident investigations, root cause analysis, and prepare detailed reports; track and analyze trends to drive preventive measures.

- Manage regulatory reporting, permit applications, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

- Maintain accurate records in EHS management systems, including Learning Management and Incident Management platforms.

- Collaborate with operations leadership to integrate safety into daily activities and strategic planning.

- Support workers’ compensation and insurance programs, ensuring timely reporting and resolution.

- Promote continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incident rates and enhance overall safety performance.

Qualifications

- Minimum associate’s degree in safety, Environmental Science, or related field; 3+ years of EHS experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.

- Certifications such as OSHA 500/501, CPR/First Aid, Traffic Control and Driver Safety Trainer preferred; ASP/CSP a plus.

- Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required.

Skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management software.

- Strong communication and presentation skills for training and meetings.

- Ability to analyze incident data and recommend corrective actions.

- Problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus on compliance and operational needs.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

- Lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.

- Move in and around confined spaces and uneven surfaces.

- Climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and steel framework.

- Work extended hours as needed.

- Respond to voice commands, alarms, and job-related sounds.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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