Environmental, Health, Safety & Transportation Compliance Specialist

About the role

This position ensures environmental, health, safety, and transportation compliance for operations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The role partners with site and dispersed teams to reduce risk and strengthen a learning safety culture.

Every role in this field shares a few habits: clear communication, structured thinking, and steady follow through. Teams hold regular meetings, review progress, and adjust plans. Success usually depends on how well you work with others, not just how hard you try. Successful professionals in any field share a few habits: they take notes, keep commitments, and communicate in writing. Teams value people who make their work easy to review and build on.

Key facts

What you'll do

Use the plans and data to guide decisions that lower operational risk for the business.

Keep programs aligned and effective for a geographically dispersed workforce.

Update documentation and procedures so they reflect current rules and operational experience.

Conduct evaluations that identify hazards and opportunities to improve site safety.

Use audit findings to highlight nonconformities and improvement opportunities.

Maintain preparedness so facilities meet internal and external requirements.

Share updates, expectations, and performance information across the organization.

Engage employees so observations and feedback drive safer behaviors.

Manage incident reporting and injury tracking processes so records are accurate and current.

Identify systemic causes and drive preventive actions that reduce future risk.

Verify completion and effectiveness so follow-up is timely and meaningful.

Measure and communicate risks so workers understand potential hazards and controls.

Prepare teams so they can respond safely and effectively when incidents occur.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or a related field, or substitute 5-7 years of relevant experience for the degree.

Demonstrate working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, OSHA standards, and transportation safety regulations.

Bring experience developing and conducting training for diverse audiences.

Show excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing abilities with staff and regulators.

Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complex, multi-site operations.

Work independently and within teams across office, field, and varied locations.

Operate effectively in office settings and field locations, including uneven terrain and variable conditions.

Interact productively with state and federal regulatory inspectors.

Use advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to manage data and prepare reports.

Maintain eligibility to work in the United States without future sponsorship.

Possess a reliable form of transportation for regional travel.

Nice to have

CSP, ASP, or similar certification.

Hands-on experience with Intelex or other health and safety management systems.

Familiarity with EH&S Management Systems aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Relevant experience in regulated industries.

Current HAZWOPER 24 or 40 hour certification.

Practical notes

This role is based in Norristown, PA, with possible work in Somerset, NJ.

Typical interview steps

Hiring processes usually combine a screening conversation with one or more interview rounds. Candidates can expect questions about their experience, a scenario or case, and a chance to ask their own questions. Preparation and specific examples from past work carry the most weight. Whatever the role, preparation is visible. Reviewing the company's product, the job description, and your own past work before the conversation is the strongest step.

Career growth

Careers in this field grow through a mix of experience, responsibility, and demonstrated results. Early years build skills; later years build ownership. Many professionals switch focus areas or companies to keep growing. Growth in any career comes from scope, results, and reputation. Take on work that is slightly uncomfortable, and make sure others can see the outcomes.