Environmental Health Safety Specialist

The Environmental Health Safety Specialist at TOYOTETSU AMERICA INC in Somerset, KY, supports the development and improvement of EHS programs, ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include conducting audits, incident investigations, providing training, and collaborating with departments on safety practices. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years in EHS within a manufacturing environment. This is a full-time position.
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs at TTAI. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulations while promoting a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and company EHS policies.
• Conduct routine safety and environmental audits, inspections, and walkthroughs to identify hazards and verify proactive safety measures (e.g., HAZCOM, confined space, electrical safety, fire safety).
• Perform incident investigations, determine root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to eliminate hazards and prevent recurrence.
• Support and maintain environmental programs including HAZCOM/SDS, waste reduction, waste disposal, and related compliance documentation.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS policies, programs, procedures, and work instructions.
• Provide EHS training and guidance to team members on safety practices, emergency response, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with all departments to understand operational needs and ensure EHS requirements are integrated into daily activities.
• Monitor and track EHS performance metrics, trends, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and support emergency response planning, drills, and first aid response during incident management.
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation administration and employee follow-up.
• Evaluate powered industrial truck (forklift) operation, crane activities, and other high-risk tasks for compliance and safe practices.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies as needed and support required reporting.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, reports, permits, and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of EHS objectives.
• Ability to respond to incidents and participate in emergency response activities as needed.

Required Education & Experience (Qualifications) – Must meet at least two of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Safety Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience may be considered.
• OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, or similar safety certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements