Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in El Cajon, CA (Job ID 10142650)

Description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

Location: El Cajon, CA 92020
Pay Rate: $28.00 per hour
Assignment Length: 6-Month Contract
Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Position Summary

This is a 6-month assignment supporting major Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) projects requiring focused execution and completion. The EH&S Specialist will play a key role in launching, implementing, and administering site-wide EH&S initiatives. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer environmental, health, and safety policies and programs across the site.

• Create and maintain procedures related to chemical safety, ergonomics, illness and injury prevention, and building safety to ensure regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.

• Lead and oversee company training programs, including:

  • Compliance training

  • Safe handling and disposal of hazardous waste and bio-waste (chemical, radioactive, and/or medical)

  • Emergency response procedures

  • Industrial hygiene and occupational safety

• Maintain safety equipment inventory and ensure readiness.

• Conduct routine lab, plant, and office safety inspections, audits, and environmental impact studies.

• Perform sampling and testing to identify potential environmental or safety concerns and recommend corrective actions.

• Investigate incidents and accidents, prepare required regulatory reports, and analyze safety statistics.

• Serve as point of contact for external agencies and emergency response personnel when necessary.

• Review new products, equipment, and processes for potential hazards prior to implementation.

• Support workers' compensation programs, as applicable.

• Interpret and apply scientific principles and regulatory requirements broadly across the organization.

• Support both short-term project goals and long-term EH&S business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant Environmental, Health & Safety experience.

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent experience preferred but not required.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EH&S regulations.

• Experience with hazardous waste handling, safety inspections, and compliance training programs preferred.

Key Competencies

• Advanced knowledge within area of specialization.

• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage complex and non-routine tasks.

• Capable of adapting procedures, techniques, and equipment to meet project and operational needs.

• Strong communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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