EHS & Ergonomics Specialist
Job description
About the role
An EHS & Ergonomics Specialist in Fort Worth, TX helps maintain safe, efficient operations by driving environmental, health, and safety programs. The role targets hazard identification, injury prevention, and steady improvements to workplace safety and ergonomics. The specialist acts as a key resource for teams looking to strengthen their safety culture and reduce risk. They own the execution of programs that protect people and support smooth operational flow. Success in this position requires discipline in data tracking and follow-through on action plans. The work directly supports business continuity and employee well-being. Written communication is central to documenting findings and tracking progress over time.
Key facts
What you'll do
Develop procedures and protocols for environmental, health, and safety practices that align with and meet regulatory expectations.
Identify workplace concerns by conducting routine safety inspections, audits, and thorough risk assessments across operational areas.
Organize records, reports, and documentation for EHS activities to ensure clarity and support both internal reviews and regulatory requirements.
Maintain readiness for emergencies by actively supporting emergency preparedness planning and coordinated response programs.
Coordinate training programs on safety topics for both employees and management to build consistent knowledge and shared understanding.
Support programs for injury management, return to work, and reasonable accommodations to enable sustainable and safe returns for team members.
Evaluate workstations, tasks, and job processes through detailed ergonomic assessments to uncover risk factors that may lead to injury.
Address identified risk factors by recommending and implementing ergonomic improvements designed to reduce injury risk and boost comfort.
Analyze patterns in ergonomics-related injuries to focus and guide targeted interventions that prevent recurrence.
Advance efforts to reduce injury severity and recurrence through consistent application of supported early intervention measures.
Strengthen safe behaviors on the floor by collaborating closely with supervisors to reinforce expectations and correct practices.
Lead participation in safety committees and employee engagement initiatives to promote shared responsibility for safety outcomes.
Promote organization-wide awareness initiatives that foster a strong, proactive safety culture across teams and locations.
Provide leaders with clear reports containing actionable insights that guide EHS performance decisions and strategic priorities.
Shape safer work environments through joint efforts with operations, HR, and engineering teams.
Align performance metrics and business objectives by working with leadership to support overarching EHS goals.
Gather feedback on risks and continuous improvement through regular engagement with employees and supervisors at all levels.
Requirements
The posting states a minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant safety or ergonomics roles.
A Bachelor's degree in Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, or related field is preferred for this position.
Two to five years of experience in safety, ergonomics, or a manufacturing environment is required for consideration.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and established ergonomic principles is necessary to perform core duties effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems is required for accurate reporting and data handling.
Detail-oriented work with strong organizational skills is expected to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Engagement across all employee levels is required to ensure collaboration and information sharing.
Consistent demonstration of decision-making and organizational skills is required to support operational needs.
Analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting data and driving improvements.
Communication, presentation, and strong written and verbal skills are required to convey findings and recommendations.
The ability to build and maintain working relationships across all functional areas is necessary for cross-functional initiatives.
The capacity to support multiple shifts based on business needs is required to provide coverage and continuity.
Nice to have
Preferred backgrounds include experience applying ergonomic principles and safety methods that directly reduce workplace injury.
Experience within a role that operates as part of a team focused on continuous process improvement and regulatory compliance is valued.
Familiarity with standard office and shop floor tools such as Microsoft Office and EHS management systems is beneficial.
Exposure to manufacturing environments and the ability to adapt to variable shift schedules is a clear advantage.
Understanding of structured injury tracking, reporting, and program coordination within a formal safety system is preferred.
Practical notes
Work may involve exposure to manufacturing environments and variable shift schedules.
This role applies ergonomic principles and safety methods to reduce workplace injury.
The position operates within a team focused on continuous process improvement and regulatory compliance.
Standard office and shop floor tools such as Microsoft Office and EHS management systems are used in this role.
The role supports injury tracking, reporting, and program coordination within a structured safety system.