EHS Specialist (Chemical Manufacturing)

Location: Savannah, Georgia, United States of America; onsite

Salary: $84,980–$124,630 per year, plus discretionary bonuses

Company

hirify.global provides water and hygiene solutions, including water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaning and disinfection products, and monitoring and control systems.

What you will do

• Lead site environmental, health, safety, security, and process safety programs in alignment with corporate policies and applicable regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, site assessments, inspections, hazard identification, and continuous improvement.
• Manage environmental permits and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, Tier II, TRI, emissions inventories, and related requirements.
• Lead Process Safety Management and Risk Management Program activities, including PHA, Mechanical Integrity, MOC, PSSR, incident investigations, emergency response, and risk mitigation.
• Act as the primary site representative during audits, inspections, regulatory interactions, and compliance reviews.
• Develop EHSS training, safety committees, emergency drills, corrective actions, and management system documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive EHSS experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar high-hazard industry.
• Strong working knowledge of PSM/RMP regulations, federal and state EHS requirements, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday on 8-hour shifts, provide on-call emergency support, and work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to access elevated work areas, use PPE, participate in safety drills, and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• EPA Method 22 Opacity Certification and Class 4 Drinking Water License are required to be maintained.

Nice to have

• Advanced EHSS certifications such as CSP or CHMM.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and Responsible Care management systems.
• Experience with SAP, Velocity EHS, Intelex, or similar EHSS management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused site culture with employee engagement and leadership visibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Occasional travel of up to 10% for training, audits, or corporate meetings.