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.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.