EHS Specialist
Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
- Serve as the primary EHS contact for the facility, managing day-to-day safety and environmental programs.
- Execute site EHS strategies, goals, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Operations and employees to promote a proactive safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, with a strong focus on California requirements.
- Maintain compliance with Cal/OSHA, Title 8 CCR, IIPP, Heat Illness Prevention, LOTO, machine guarding, and other applicable safety programs.
- Manage environmental compliance programs including air permits, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater requirements.
- Conduct safety audits, workplace inspections, risk assessments, and corrective action follow-up.
- Develop and deliver EHS training and maintain required documentation.
- Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and corporate EHS initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of EHS experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or assembly environment.
- Knowledge of California EHS regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting safety programs, employee training, audits, and regulatory documentation.
- Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with site leadership and Operations teams.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Cal/OSHA experience.
- Background with Heat Illness Prevention programs.
- Stormwater compliance experience.
- Bilingual communication skills.
- Experience with ISO-aligned EHS management systems.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on your first day
- Competitive compensation package
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Career growth opportunities
- Stable work environment with a strong culture of continuous improvement
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter
Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling’s Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.
Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone’s life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.
For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.