EHS Specialist III — $51–$71/hr (DOE) | Onsite | 6-Month Contract
Location: Northern California (Hercules Area)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving environmental responsibility in cutting-edge environments? We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist III to play a critical role in supporting safety, compliance, and sustainability across multiple operational sites in Northern California.
In this role, you will collaborate with a global EHS team to strengthen occupational and environmental safety programs across R&D, manufacturing, and distribution operations. This is a high-impact opportunity for a safety professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to make measurable improvements to workplace safety culture.
What You’ll Do
As an EHS Specialist III, you will serve as a key partner to operations, regulatory teams, and leadership to ensure safety standards and environmental compliance are maintained across multiple facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and manage occupational safety programs, including:
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Industrial ergonomics
- Hazard communication
- Chemical management
- Biosafety initiatives
- Oversee environmental compliance programs, including:
- Stormwater management
- Air quality compliance
- Hazardous waste management
- Chemical storage and handling
- Lead and support onsite safety teams, including emergency response teams and safety committees
- Drive cross-site EHS initiatives to strengthen safety culture and operational sustainability
- Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees across multiple functions
- Partner with manufacturing and regulatory teams on process safety reviews and materials assessments
- Support development and review of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Lead incident and accident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and internal safety policies
What You Bring
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as:
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Engineering
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Occupational Safety
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety within industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated environments
- Experience supporting multi-site operations is strongly preferred
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Cal/OSHA and EPA regulations
- Familiarity with local and county environmental compliance requirements
- Experience with environmental programs such as hazardous waste management, air quality, and stormwater compliance
Tools & Systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience with SAP or enterprise systems is a plus
- Exposure to tools such as Power BI, Smartsheets, DocuSign, or UL WERCS is advantageous
Professional Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially during incident investigations
Why This Role Is Exciting
- Work with a global safety and operations team supporting cutting-edge scientific and manufacturing environments
- Influence safety culture across multiple facilities
- Contribute to meaningful environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Gain experience in complex R&D and manufacturing operations
If you are a safety professional who enjoys solving complex problems, driving compliance, and improving workplace safety at scale, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.
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