Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Greencastle PA - Greencastle, PA, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: Undisclosed, About the RoleThe Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional at ReMarkets plays a critical role in protecting our people, the environment, our customers’ assets, and the integrity of our highly secure electronics demanufacturing operations. This role is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving environmental, safety, and occupational health programs aligned with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and R2v3.1 standards.This position operates at the intersection of operational execution, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The EHS role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Human Resources to embed safety and environmental controls into daily work processes — from receiving and dismantling to shredding, downstream shipment, and chain-of-custody handling of customer-owned assets.Success in this role requires strong field presence, disciplined documentation practices, audit readiness, and the ability to influence safe behaviors in a fast-paced, highly regulated, and secure industrial environment.What You Will DoOperational Quality & Process Control (ISO 9001) Support controlled operational processes including receiving, sorting, testing, data destruction, shredding, and downstream shipment. Verify that EHS controls are embedded in work instructions and SOPs to prevent process deviations that could impact safety, quality, or customer requirements. Ensure proper handling and protection of customer-owned assets to prevent damage, loss, or nonconforming outputs. Identify quality and safety risks related to unsafe handling of electronic assets, lithium batteries, CRTs, mercury-containing devices, and sharps. Support corrective actions for process nonconformities involving EHS-related failures. Track EHS performance metrics impacting operational performance (incidents, near misses, downtime, corrective actions). Participate in internal audits and management reviews supporting continual improvement. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Monitor and maintain awareness of applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations impacting electronics recycling and industrial operations. Ensure organizational compliance with all applicable EHS laws, permits, and regulatory requirements. Maintain, review, and update safety policies, procedures, and programs to reflect regulatory changes, operational risks, and audit findings. Conduct routine risk assessments to identify operational, environmental, and safety hazards across production, material handling, and support functions. Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk exposure and prevent incidents. Lead or support investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses using root cause analysis methodologies and track corrective actions to closure. Monitor trends in incidents, near misses, and safety observations to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as a point of contact during regulatory inspections, customer audits, and compliance reviews, as applicable. Environmental Management & Waste Controls (ISO 14001) Identify and manage environmental aspects and impacts associated with electronics dismantling, shredding, hazardous components, universal waste, and downstream recycling activities. Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and permitting requirements. Oversee segregation, labeling, storage, and shipment of hazardous waste, universal waste, and non-hazardous recyclable materials. Maintain environmental documentation including waste manifests, bills of lading, certificates of recycling/destruction, SDS inventories, and chemical storage records. Implement and monitor environmental controls related to spill prevention, stormwater protection (if applicable), and chemical management. Coordinate with regulatory agencies, auditors, and downstream partners as required. Occupational Health & Safety Programs (ISO 45001) Identify and assess OH&S risks related to shredders, conveyors, forklifts, powered industrial trucks, manual handling, noise, dust, sharp edges, battery hazards, and fire risk. Conduct and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs/JSAs). Implement and monitor safety programs including PPE, Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, respiratory protection (as applicable), and ergonomics. Ensure contractors, temporary workers, and visitors comply with site safety requirements. Promote worker participation, hazard reporting, and engagement in safety initiatives. Training, Awareness & Emergency Preparedness Develop, deliver, and maintain EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors. Ensure employees are trained on safety procedures, environmental responsibilities, emergency response protocols, and site-specific risks. Maintain accurate training records and competency documentation supporting regulatory, ISO, and R2 requirements. Develop, maintain, and periodically review Emergency Action Plans. Coordinate and conduct emergency drills to validate readiness and response effectiveness. Lead or support emergency response activities related to injuries, fires, battery incidents, chemical spills, severe weather, and other site emergencies. Coordinate with local emergency responders and regulatory agencies as appropriate. Integrated Management System, Audits & R2 Alignment Maintain documented information supporting the Integrated Management System (IMS). Support internal and external audits including ISO, R2, and customer audits. Promote employee engagement through safety committees and reporting programs. Support downstream vendor due diligence aligned with R2 chain-of-custody requirements. Track and trend EHS performance metrics and drive continual improvement initiatives. Employee Relations & HR Partnership Partner closely with Human Resources and Operations to ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant application of workplace policies and safety expectations. Provide real-time coaching, safety direction, and immediate intervention when unsafe behaviors or conditions are observed, including stopping work when necessary to protect employees, assets, or the environment. Reinforce safety standards through training, observation, and constructive feedback to employees and supervisors. Escalate repeat violations, behavioral concerns, or potential policy violations to Human Resources for alignment on appropriate next steps. Participate in incident investigations and fact-finding in partnership with HR when employee conduct or policy interpretation is involved. Support HR-led corrective action processes by providing technical input, documentation, and risk assessment expertise. Maintain professionalism, objectivity, and confidentiality when addressing employee concerns or compliance matters. Formal employee corrective actions and policy enforcement decisions are coordinated in partnership with Human Resources. Qualifications:  What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience). Progressive experience in EHS within manufacturing, recycling, logistics, industrial, or regulated environments. Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements. Experience supporting ISO-based management systems and/or R2 certification preferred. Experience conducting audits, investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action programs. Strong documentation, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to influence safe behaviors and work effectively across all organizational levels. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital documentation systems. High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in secure environments. Work Environment, Physical & Security RequirementsThis position operates in a highly regulated, safety-critical, and secure industrial environment supporting electronics demanufacturing operations. The role is primarily office-based with routine presence on the production floor.The employee may be required to: Sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work. Stand and walk throughout the facility, including secured production areas and controlled-access zones. Occasionally climb stairs, bend, kneel, reach, and crouch. Occasionally lift or carry materials or equipment up to approximately 25 pounds. Wear required PPE including safety footwear, high-visibility apparel, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and respiratory protection as applicable. Work in environments with varying temperatures, moderate noise levels, dust, moving machinery, forklift traffic, and material handling equipment. Highly Secure Environment Operates under strict security protocols including controlled access areas, video monitoring, visitor management, chain-of-custody controls, and client-driven security requirements. Employees must comply with all site security policies including badging, access restrictions, electronic device controls, confidentiality requirements, and audit readiness standards. Requires strong situational awareness and consistent adherence to security procedures.