What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Eastridge?
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities.Eastridge is seeking a EHS Specialistfor a manufacturer of memory chips that provides solutions to companies world wide.
What You’ll Do
As an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist, you’ll play a key role in developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs at both local and regional levels. This position is based onsite at the San Jose headquarters, with an average of 10% monthly travel. You’ll report to the Sr. Manager of EHS.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and administer EHS training programs, including compressed gas, emergency action plans, electrical safety, hazardous waste management, and fire safety.
- Create and maintain written EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Conduct job hazard analyses and draft safe operating procedures.
- Perform chemical inventories and update the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database accordingly.
- Revamp laboratory safety signage and site emergency guides.
- Lead educational campaigns to promote safety awareness across the organization.
What You Bring
- Education: A BS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: 5–10 years of experience in EHS, ideally in a research and development environment.
- Expertise: A multidisciplinary background in EHS, industrial hygiene, and emergency response management.
- Core Skills:
- Inclusive: You adapt your style to diverse people and global norms.
- Curious: You’re a resilient learner who approaches challenges with curiosity and a data-driven mindset.
- Collaborative: You excel at building relationships, offering support, and welcoming different perspectives.
- Innovative: You proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
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Benefits: Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.
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Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
