E&S Specialist, 2nd Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The Environmental & Safety (E&S) Specialist is a key contributor to building and sustaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace across all VanTran facilities. This role supports the EHS Manager in implementing and maintaining safety and environmental programs while driving day-to-day execution, conducting inspections, leading training sessions, and fostering a strong safety culture. The Specialist serves as a visible, hands-on partner for operations teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating risks, and continuously improving EHS performance.

Essential Functions

• Act as a visible presence on the manufacturing floor, engaging with teams to promote a safe working environment.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and company standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, hazard assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs), and communicate findings with leadership.
• Lead or support hot work permit, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and working-at-heights programs, including inspections, documentation, and training.
• Coordinate and deliver operator evaluation/training for forklifts, aerial lifts, and overhead cranes; maintain training records.
• Participate in incident investigations, perform initial root cause analysis, and support corrective action follow-up.
• Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics, including near-misses, incidents, and compliance trends, to support continuous improvement.
• Assist with environmental compliance tasks, including hazardous waste management, container labeling, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Support air permit, stormwater, SPCC, and water discharge compliance programs; maintain required documentation.
• Participate in spill response preparedness, emergency drills, and business continuity planning.
• Partner with supervisors and employees to identify improvement opportunities and reduce workplace risk.
• Promote sustainability initiatives, including recycling, energy efficiency, and waste reduction efforts.
• Support audit readiness for internal and external regulatory inspections.
• Research, develop, and present program proposals to address identified EHS needs, program gaps, and procedural improvements, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and operational objectives.

Competencies

• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state/local regulations.
• Strong observational and risk assessment skills.
• Proficiency in incident investigation, documentation, and reporting.
• Effective communicator, able to influence and coach peers.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to analyze safety performance metrics.
• Time management and prioritization skills with a sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management software (preferred).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing with exposure to high-risk processes (hot work, heavy machinery, hazardous materials).
• OSHA 30 (General Industry) certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Authorized trainer credentials in Forklift, Aerial Lift, or Overhead Crane Safety strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance (waste management, SWPPP, SPCC, stormwater, air permitting).

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO on an annual basis
• 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
• Voluntary Life
• Aflac Insurance—Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Term Life, Whole Life
• 401(k): 4% employer match

The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.

At-Will Employment

Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period.

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.