Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Company: Volt
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Move Forward with Volt

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Volt is immediately hiring for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist in Syracuse, NY.

Weekly Pay

Temp To Hire

Great Company Culture!

As an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (EHS), you will:
Ensure accident and incident records are complete and accurate; implement corrective actions.
Lead and collaborate with the team to investigate safety incidents, determine causes, implement corrective actions, and report as required.
Conduct routine inspections of work sites and equipment to ensure compliance with safety policies; assess hazards and coordinate corrective actions if necessary.
Assist in developing and conducting safety orientation and training programs.
Manage cases for injured employees, follow up on their status, and communicate updates to management and external entities.
Assist with filing and managing safety documentation and training records, including OSHA annual reporting and NYS Legionella testing.
Assist with the issuance of work permits.
Educate and train employees on health and safety issues.


This is a full-time, temp to hire opportunity. 1st Shift - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm


The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum 1 year in Safety or Environmental roles; OSHA 511 preferred.
Understanding of DOT & DEC regulations.
Experience in safety training development and presentation.
Knowledge of safety principles, OSHA regulations, and environmental compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management, safety awareness, time management, and quality vigilance.


Pay rate: $24.04 - $27.40 per hour.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.


Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.


Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.


Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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