Environmental Health Safety Specialist Job at Capstone Green Energy, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Capstone Green Energy
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

The EHS Specialist plays a key role in upholding a zero-incident safety culture by applying attention to detail, continuous learning, and proactive safety practices. Rooted in our CLIMB values, this role requires the courage to speak up and take action when safety is at stake, recognizing that the little things matter in preventing incidents. The EHS Specialist supports program improvement through iteration, fosters mutual trust by collaborating across departments, and strives to be the best in maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment for all employees.

This is an onsite position.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining site specific EHS programs, procedures, and safety plans in alignment with California and federal regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and mitigate environmental, chemical, and biological hazards.
  • Support incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and assist in implementing corrective actions.
  • Monitor and maintain records for permits, compliance reports, and routine filings with regulatory agencies (e.g., Cal/OSHA, EPA).
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate new equipment, projects, or chemicals for EHS impacts and compliance.
  • Facilitate safety training programs for employees, contractors, and vendors; support new hire EHS orientation.
  • Participate in emergency response planning, drills, and related documentation.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S workplace organization and EHS performance metrics.
  • Maintain EHS databases, track safety metrics, and generate reports for management.

Skills and Abilities Required

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with employees across all levels and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage time independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Experience using EH&S applications for training, audits, and compliance tracking.
  • Collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Education and Experience Desired

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2–4 years of experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Familiarity with California regulatory standards (e.g., Cal/OSHA, DTSC) and federal environmental compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Environmental Compliance & Auditing
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
  • Safety Training & Employee Engagement
  • Environmental Permitting & Documentation
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Knowledge of 5S and Lean Safety Practices

Work Environment

  • Extensive periods of sitting and computer use.
  • Willingness to work beyond a standard 40-hour workweek.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities that the incumbent(s) must possess to successfully perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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