Senior Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety

- Can be filled in Shreveport, LA or Pearl, MS*

Job Summary/Purpose

The Senior Specialist, EHS provides strategic and operational leadership for safety programs across multiple departments or sites. You will mentor other EHS professionals, oversee compliance initiatives, and lead organization-wide efforts to improve workplace safety culture, risk mitigation, and environmental performance.

Accountabilities And Essential Functions

- Lead the planning and execution of enterprise-level EHS initiatives

- Supervise or mentor junior and mid-level EHS team members

- Act as primary EHS liaison with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders

- Develop metrics, dashboards, and reports to track safety performance

- Facilitate cross-functional safety teams and champion continuous improvement

- Oversee high-risk safety reviews and advanced industrial hygiene programs

- Ensure readiness for external audits and regulatory inspections

- Drive initiatives to embed safety into operations and culture

- Support EHS team in implementing safety policies and procedures

- Assist in conducting safety inspections and audits across facilities

- Help maintain safety documentation, including reports and compliance records

- Participate in or lead incident investigations and assist in identifying root causes

- Support EHS training sessions and help prepare safety communications

- Stay informed of safety regulations and assist in applying changes

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

- Bachelor’s degree in EHS, safety engineering, or related field

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

- 7+ years of progressive experience in managing multi-site EHS programs within a regulated industrial, utility, energy, or construction environment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Preferred Of The Position

- Expertise in OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations, and risk management

- Strong analytical, presentation, and leadership skills

- Knowledge of industrial hygiene practices related to noise, air quality, and other workplace hazards

- Ability to perform basic injury analysis and trend analysis using mathematical and statistical methods

- Proficient in using Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

- Strong problem-solving skills and conflict resolution abilities

- Ability to perform employee ergonomic evaluations and recommend solutions

- Ability to apply knowledge of federal and state safety regulations and standards in various work environments

- Ability to lead safety culture transformation initiatives

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position

- ASP (Associate Safety Professional), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), GSP (Graduate Safety Professional), or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

- Able to operate a motor vehicle, including the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.

- Able to perform on-site inspections.

- Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.

- Able to sit for extended periods of time.

- Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone, and other miscellaneous office equipment.

- Able to exert up to 50 lb of force occasionally and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or move objects.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.

- Job duties are performed in a clean office environment with normal noise levels.

- Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.

- The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze is required.

- Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.

- Able to work regular hours with occasional overtime.

- Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.

- Able to work rotating shifts, if required.

- Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.

- Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, protective footwear, and earplugs daily.

- Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.

- May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.