EHS Specialist

Hydrite
Terre Haute, IN
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with a background in EHS and a comfort with implementing safety and regulatory programs in a manufacturing environment, based in Terre Haute, IN.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in EHS-related fields and 3-5 years of industrial safety experience
    — “Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field required.”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative, multi-departmental setting and can lead safety initiatives
    — “Work collaboratively across departments and provide backup support as needed.”
  • Professionals with hands-on experience in conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
    — “Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause identification, corrective actions, and timely follow-up.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires physical stamina for extended work periods and climbing ladders frequently
    — “Ability to climb ladders and stairs up to 30 feet in height, up to 10 times daily.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to meet DOT vision requirements and wear respirators when necessary
    — “Ability to wear a respirator when required without restrictions and meet applicable facial hair requirements for proper respirator fit.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with PSM, RMP, and PHA programs on your resume and in interviews
    — “Manage key safety and regulatory programs, including Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), Management of Change (MOC), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities.”
  • Highlight your ability to coordinate training and engage with employees and leadership
    — “Provide EHS training and guidance to employees and leaders across the facility.”
  • Demonstrate your track record in identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions
    — “Identify and address workplace hazards through observations, audits, risk assessments, and employee engagement.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • proactive safety culture
  • effective hazard prevention
Typical background
EHSsafety managementindustrial safety

Skills & requirements

Required

EHS Program ImplementationRisk AssessmentIncident InvestigationPermit ManagementSafety Training

Preferred

OSHA ComplianceRCRA Compliance

Stack & domain

EHSOSHARCRALeadershipCommunicationManufacturingIndustrial

About the role

Original posting from Hydrite via Greenhouse

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter. 

We are family driven. 

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

BENEFITS

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution

$600 per Year Wellness Incentive 

Front Loaded Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

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EHS SPECIALIST

The EHS Specialist is responsible for the effective deployment of the Hydrite Environmental, Health, and Safety program to ensure a safe working environment for our Terre Haute team and ensure facility compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Primary responsibilities include:

Implement and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, policies, and procedures.

Identify and address workplace hazards through observations, audits, risk assessments, and employee engagement.

Promote a proactive safety culture focused on hazard prevention, effective controls, employee involvement, and continuous improvement.

Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause identification, corrective actions, and timely follow-up.

Manage environmental permits and facility compliance requirements.

Manage key safety and regulatory programs, including Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), Management of Change (MOC), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities.

Coordinate Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), PPE assessments and certifications, industrial hygiene monitoring, ergonomic assessments, and product/process-specific compliance audits.

Manage confined space rescue and emergency response programs, ensuring required training, equipment, documentation, and responder qualifications are maintained.

Coordinate First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) programs, including training, equipment, vaccinations, and required documentation.

Support contractor safety and ensure contractor management requirements are followed.

Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory agency inspections.

Coordinate required medical monitoring programs, including hearing testing and respirator requirements.

Support RCRA compliance, chemical waste disposal, waste profiling, wastewater compliance, and other environmental initiatives.

Lead Safety Committee meetings and partner with Operations leadership to identify and address safety concerns and improvement opportunities.

Participate in the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and coordinate with local emergency response organizations as needed.

Provide EHS training and guidance to employees and leaders across the facility.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Regional EHS Manager.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field required.

3-5 years of EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, RCRA, and DOT regulatory requirements.

Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with employees, leadership, and regulatory agencies.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability to obtain Wastewater Operator Certification.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods, up to 10 hours per day.

Ability to climb ladders and stairs up to 30 feet in height, up to 10 times daily.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.

Ability to wear a respirator when required without restrictions and meet applicable facial hair requirements for proper respirator fit.

Ability to meet DOT vision requirements.

Additional Expectations

Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and exceptional service.

Participate in required RCRA, regulatory, health and safety, and process training.

Follow applicable standard operating procedures and safety requirements.

Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Work collaboratively across departments and provide backup support as needed.

Support effective communication across Hydrite departments to ensure the success of the facility and broader team.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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Source: Hydrite careers (Greenhouse)

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