Talent.com
Environmental Health Safety Specialist
Environmental Health Safety SpecialistVantage Specialty Chemicals • Gurnee, IL, United States
Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Vantage Specialty Chemicals • Gurnee, IL, United States
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The EHS Specialist will support the Gurnee site in a wide range of activities related to Environment, Health, and Safety. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, wastewater and hazardous waste management), while fostering a proactive safety culture and driving continuous improvement in operational practices.

Key Objectives

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
  • Promote a culture of safety, transparency, and operational discipline across the site.
  • Identify and implement risk-reduction opportunities through inspections, audits, and employee engagement.
  • Lead the Site Safety Committee , ensuring regular meetings and cross-functional participation.
  • Support and coordinate training, communication, and awareness programs to strengthen EHS excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain site-specific EHS policies, programs, and procedures aligned with company and regulatory standards.
  • Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses , ensuring corrective actions are completed and verified for effectiveness.
  • Prepare and maintain regulatory reports, permits, and documentation , collaborating with Site Leadership, Corporate EHS, and Legal as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and accessible compliance records while protecting confidentiality where required.
  • Maintain an active presence in production and warehouse areas to proactively identify risks and engage employees.
  • Promote a culture of reporting for incidents, near misses, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure contractors are properly trained and compliant with all company and governmental safety requirements.
  • Inspect and maintain all safety and emergency response equipment to ensure readiness.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on EHS goals and share best practices across the organization.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and hazardous waste management regulations.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to exercise sound professional judgment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Demonstrated integrity and commitment to continuous improvement and risk reduction.
  • Create a job alert for this search

    Environmental Health Safety Specialist • Gurnee, IL, United States

    Related jobs
    Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor - Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor - Albuquerque, New Mexico

    NSF International • Libertyville, IL, United States
    Full-time
    As an Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor - Albuquerque, you will play a crucial role in the mission of NSF - to protect and improve human and planet health.As a food safety auditor, ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Environmental Services Aide

    Environmental Services Aide

    Wyndemere • Lombard, IL, US
    Full-time
    Do you have an affinity for seniors? Enjoy making spaces clean and tidy? Then this might be the opportunity for you!.Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeper). Environmental Services Team here onsit...Show more
    Last updated: 6 days ago • Promoted
    Retail Sales Specialist

    Retail Sales Specialist

    SPECTRUM • Pleasant Prairie, WI, US
    Full-time
    This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.Plus, enjoy perks like free and discounted internet, TV, and mobile, all while paving the way for a long and rewarding career with us.Do you...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Manager EHS Support

    Manager EHS Support

    Illinois Staffing • Villa Park, IL, US
    Full-time
    Environmental, Health & Safety Manager.Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water oper...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Safety, Health, and Environmental Facility Specialist

    Safety, Health, and Environmental Facility Specialist

    Nestle • Franklin Park, IL, United States
    Full-time
    At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide.Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective str...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Environmental Health Safety Specialist

    Environmental Health Safety Specialist

    irca Group • Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States, 60007
    Full-time
    Environmental Health Safety Specialist.Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets.With a solid histor...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    EVS Manager

    EVS Manager

    Compass Group • Elk Grove Village, IL, US
    Full-time
    Environmental Services Manager.TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services.As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    EHS Consultant [SK-14568]

    EHS Consultant [SK-14568]

    Shirley Parsons • Schaumburg, IL, United States
    Full-time
    A leading global manufacturing company is seeking an experienced EHS Consultant to provide onsite environmental, health, and safety support. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive safety cul...Show more
    Last updated: 21 days ago • Promoted
    Safety Intern

    Safety Intern

    Southwire Company, LLC • Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States
    Full-time
    A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)

    Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)

    wm • Bristol, WI, United States
    Full-time
    This position reports to the Gas Operations Manager and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS). The GCCS consists of a series of extra...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
    Document Specialist

    Document Specialist

    Henry Broch Foods • Waukegan, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Conducts research and analysis concerning the quality of foods to develop and improve foods by performing the following duties. This position will be responsible for updating, creating, and implemen...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago • Promoted
    Critical Environment Technician

    Critical Environment Technician

    Microsoft Corporation • Mt Pleasant, WI, United States
    Full-time
    Critical Environment Technician (CET).Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team, you will help to maintain the critical infrastructure that keeps our datacenters up and running.This cou...Show more
    Last updated: 24 days ago • Promoted
    EHS Supervisor- Health & Safety onsite in Mettawa, IL

    EHS Supervisor- Health & Safety onsite in Mettawa, IL

    Chicago Staffing • Lake Forest, IL, US
    Full-time
    Supervise a team responsible for creating and implementing health, safety, and environmental programs for clients.This job is part of the Environment Health and Safety function.They are responsible...Show more
    Last updated: 20 days ago • Promoted
    Drug Safety Scientist

    Drug Safety Scientist

    Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC • Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States
    Full-time
    Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and ...Show more
    Last updated: 13 days ago • Promoted
    Environmental Division Manager

    Environmental Division Manager

    Alarcon Bohm • Mundelein, IL, US
    Full-time
    The Environmental Division Manager is responsible for developing and executing the business development plan and strategy which includes but is not limited to estimating, building and overseeing an...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,664 per week

    Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,664 per week

    Host Healthcare • Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States
    Full-time
    Host Healthcare is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements. Host Healthcare Job ID #a1fVJ000006mJsvYAE.Pay packa...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Head of EHS - MI US & Canada

    Head of EHS - MI US & Canada

    GE HealthCare • Arlington Heights, IL, US
    Full-time
    GE HealthCare is an exciting place to work, and the organization is growing, looking for talented professionals to join our team. We seek an experienced and highly motivated EHS (Environment, Health...Show more
    Last updated: 14 days ago • Promoted
    Travel EEG Technologist - $2,234 per week

    Travel EEG Technologist - $2,234 per week

    HonorVet Technologies • Pleasant Prairie, WI, US
    Full-time
    HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel EEG Technologist for a travel job in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements. Location : Pleasant Prairie, WI.Shift : Day, 09 : 00 AM – 0...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted