Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Title: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Headquarters)Work Model: Onsite (5 Days per Week)Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours per WeekSalary Range: 100k- 120KRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support and maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations at a corporate and operational site in Santa Clara, California.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing environmental compliance programs, occupational health and safety initiatives, regulatory reporting, inspections, audits, and EHS documentation while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including Cal/OSHA, EPA, Cal EPA, and applicable local environmental requirements.Manage environmental compliance programs related to air quality, stormwater, wastewater discharge, hazardous waste, and universal waste management.Maintain environmental permits and support required regulatory reporting and submissions.Oversee hazardous and universal waste handling, storage, transportation, manifests, and annual reporting requirements.Conduct workplace safety inspections and identify opportunities to improve safety performance and regulatory compliance.Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.Manage occupational health and industrial hygiene programs, including exposure monitoring and risk assessments.Support hazardous materials management and ensure appropriate handling, storage, and documentation practices.Serve as a key EHS resource for operational and cross-functional teams, providing guidance on regulatory and safety matters.Maintain EHS management system documentation, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training records, and compliance logs.Support internal EHS audits and coordinate responses to regulatory inspections and agency inquiries.Monitor compliance activities and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across EHS programs.Assist with employee EHS training, awareness initiatives, and regulatory compliance education.Respond to EHS incidents, emergencies, and operational issues during standard business hours.Must-Have SkillsBachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.Minimum 7+ years of progressive EHS experience within corporate, technology, R&D, manufacturing, laboratory, or industrial environments.Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA, EPA, Cal EPA, and California environmental and occupational health regulations.Experience managing environmental compliance programs including hazardous waste, air quality, wastewater, and stormwater management.Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action planning.Working knowledge of industrial hygiene monitoring and occupational exposure assessment programs.Hands-on experience maintaining EHS management systems, compliance documentation, and regulatory reporting requirements.Strong understanding of hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations.Proven experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and government agency inspections.Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.Nice to HaveCertified Safety Professional (CSP).Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS).Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).Experience working in semiconductor, technology, R&D laboratory, advanced manufacturing, or corporate headquarters environments.Experience implementing EHS process improvements and compliance management systems.Familiarity with environmental compliance tracking software and EHS management platforms.Experience supporting environmental permitting and regulatory agency interactions.Knowledge of emergency response planning and business continuity procedures.Ideal CandidateEnvironment, Health & Safety Specialist, EHS Manager, Environmental Compliance Specialist, Industrial Hygienist, or Occupational Health & Safety Professional.Strong understanding of California environmental and occupational safety regulations.Hands-on practitioner experienced in managing both environmental compliance and workplace safety programs.Comfortable working independently while collaborating with multiple departments and stakeholders.Detail-oriented professional with excellent documentation and regulatory reporting skills.Experienced in audits, inspections, regulatory compliance, and corrective action management.Strong communicator who can effectively influence and support business partners at all levels of the organization.Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.