Bilingual EHS Specialist [HR-14585]

Description

• Track and trend EHS metrics and KPIs, supporting reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support contractor safety management, including pre-job reviews, orientation, and onsite monitoring.
• Support regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local/state requirements, including documentation and recordkeeping.
• Assist with emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Serve as a trusted EHS resource for employees and supervisors, addressing safety questions and concerns in real time.
• Perform hazard identification, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments, recommending and helping implement effective controls.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and behavioral observations; document findings and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Partner closely with site leadership, operations, maintenance, and production teams to implement and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and deliver EHS training, toolbox talks, and onboarding sessions for a bilingual (English/Spanish) workforce.
• Support site and corporate EHS initiatives and special projects as needed.
• Lead and support incident, injury, near-miss, and emergency investigations, completing root cause analyses and tracking corrective actions.
• Provide daily onsite EHS support in a high-volume manufacturing environment, maintaining a visible presence on the production floor.

Requirements

Shirley Parsons is partnered with an industry-leading manufacturing organization seeking a hands-on, bilingual EHS professional to support a high-volume production facility. This onsite role is ideal for an EHS Consultant or Senior EHS Specialist who thrives on the plant floor and enjoys partnering directly with operations to drive safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• 5+ years of EHS experience, with at least 3 years supporting manufacturing operations
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable EHS regulations
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Schaumburg, IL
• Proven ability to operate independently in a consultant-style role while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (preferred)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and training facilitation skills
• Fluent bilingual communication in English and Spanish (required)
• Comfortable being hands-on and highly visible on the production floor

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance