Regional EHS Field Specialist (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Regional EHS Field Specialist (Manufacturing): Driving environmental, health, and safety initiatives across a diverse portfolio of sites with an accent on regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and incident prevention. Focus on leading through influence, conducting site inspections, and implementing corporate EHS management systems across manufacturing and laboratory environments.

Location: Must be based in or near Champaign, IL, with up to 50% travel required.

Salary: $93,600 – $1,050,400

Company

hirify.global is a staffing and recruitment firm providing specialized technical and engineering talent across various industries.

What you will do

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations for safety incidents and develop preventative strategies.
• Oversee the implementation of corporate EHS policies and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical EHS training to site leaders and employees.
• Act as the primary liaison for regulatory agencies and local stakeholders.
• Participate in EHS reviews for new capital projects and equipment installations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or Industrial Hygiene.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in EHS programs within a multi-site or industrial environment.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to support assigned locations.
• Proven ability to drive safety accountability through influence without direct authority.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CRSP, or PE.
• Experience with industrial hygiene sampling and annual environmental reporting.
• Background in process safety programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance for assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer.
• 401k retirement plan participation.
• Statutory sick pay where required by law.
• Commitment to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Inclusive hiring practices considering qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with Fair Chance laws.