EHS Specialist III – 2189376
Hercules, California | Contract | $51.87 - $71.34
March 11, 2026 | Job ID: 2189376
Job Summary
You are a safety-focused Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist III who is passionate about creating safe, compliant, and sustainable workplaces. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with global teams to support occupational and environmental safety programs across R&D, manufacturing, and distribution sites in Northern California. You bring strong regulatory knowledge, training experience, and the ability to drive improvements in safety culture.
This Position Pays: $51.87 – $71.34 per hour
Onsite – Hercules, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 6 Months
What You Will Be Doing:
- Coordinate onsite occupational safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), ergonomics, hazard communication, chemical management, and biosafety.
- Manage environmental compliance programs such as stormwater, air quality, chemical storage, and hazardous waste management.
- Lead onsite safety initiatives including emergency response teams and safety committees.
- Support multiple Northern California sites, driving improvements in safety culture and sustainability.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs to employees.
- Support manufacturing and regulatory teams through process/material reviews and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) development.
- Lead incident and accident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety & Health, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in occupational and environmental health & safety.
- Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory compliance requirements (local/county experience a plus).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with SAP, PowerBI, DocuSign, Smartsheets, or UL WERCS is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!
For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.
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To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!
For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.
Company Description
If you’re looking for a new opportunity, the recruiting and staffing experts at Nelson Connects can help. We work with companies of all types and sizes across all industries. We help people like you find exciting roles with employers ranging from Fortune 100 companies, government, and nonprofit organizations to local businesses, industry leaders, and the most agile start-ups. The candidates we work with appreciate our responsive approach, genuine relationships, and exceptional service. With a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and credibility, we look forward to our work every day and are excited to help you find the right next step in your career.
Pay & Benefits Transparency
Nelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.
Eligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
Where applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.
Fair Chance Hiring
Nelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.
Temporary Assignment Disclosure
For temporary or temporary-to-hire assignments, the job posting will identify the worksite location, anticipated schedule, pay rate or range, nature of the assignment, and other information required under applicable state or local law.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation
Nelson Connects is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.
At Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us at peopleoperations@nelsonconnects.com for assistance.
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