{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"87517c627e9f089bcebc83ea","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/87517c627e9f089bcebc83ea","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/87517c627e9f089bcebc83ea","title":"EHS & FACILITIES SPECIALIST","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\nEHS & FACILITIES SPECIALIST Full Time Clerical Baton Rouge, LA, US\n10 days ago Requisition ID: 1132\nThe EHS & Facilities Specialist is responsible for supporting the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of Bascom Hunter facilities, with primary responsibility for the Baton Rouge location.\nThis position combines three core areas of responsibility: facility operations and maintenance coordination, workplace safety, and routine environmental compliance activities. The Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day facility maintenance needs at the Baton Rouge location, including scheduling repairs and preventive maintenance, obtaining vendor quotes, coordinating third-party contractors, and ensuring facility issues are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner.\nThe position also leads day-to-day workplace safety activities for the Baton Rouge facility and supports safety training, inspections, audits, and compliance activities at Bascom Hunter locations in Glendale, Arizona; O’Fallon, Missouri; and Frederick, Maryland.\nEnvironmental responsibilities are limited in scope and primarily involve coordinating the compliant storage, handling, pickup, and disposal of items such as used oil, coolant, and similar facility or manufacturing waste streams through approved third-party vendors.\nThe EHS & Facilities Specialist works closely with employees, supervisors, managers, Facilities, HR, Operations, and external vendors to maintain safe, functional, and compliant workplaces.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nFacility Operations and Maintenance\nServe as the primary point of contact for routine facility maintenance and operational needs at the Baton Rouge facility.\nCoordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and service activities for building systems and facility equipment.\nSchedule and coordinate third-party contractors and service vendors for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, building repairs, pest control, grounds maintenance, and other facility services.\nObtain vendor quotes, compare scope and pricing, coordinate approvals, and schedule work with selected vendors.\nMonitor vendor performance and follow through to ensure maintenance and repair activities are completed satisfactorily.\nMaintain records of facility maintenance, inspections, service agreements, warranties, and vendor activities.\nTrack recurring maintenance requirements and help establish preventive maintenance schedules for building systems and equipment.\nIdentify facility deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions before they result in operational disruptions or safety concerns.\nCoordinate access and scheduling for contractors performing work within the facility.\nSupport facility improvement, renovation, equipment installation, relocation, and other projects as needed.\nMonitor general facility conditions and escalate significant infrastructure, operational, or capital repair needs to management.\nAssist with facility-related purchasing, budgeting, and planning by obtaining estimates and providing information regarding anticipated maintenance or repair needs.\nCoordinate facility services in a manner that minimizes disruption to engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and office operations.\nSafety\nServe as the primary point of contact for day-to-day workplace safety activities at the Baton Rouge facility.\nConduct regular facility and workplace safety inspections and ensure identified hazards are documented, assigned, and corrected.\nConduct or coordinate periodic safety audits at the company’s Baton Rouge, Glendale, O’Fallon, and Frederick facilities .\nDevelop and maintain standardized safety inspection and audit processes across company locations.\nManage applicable OSHA-required safety programs, records, documentation, and reporting.\nInvestigate workplace injuries, accidents, property damage, and near misses; identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.\nTrack corrective actions resulting from incidents, inspections, and audits through completion.\nDevelop, coordinate, and deliver employee safety training, toolbox talks, new-hire safety orientation, and recurring safety communications.\nMaintain the Baton Rouge facility Emergency Action Plan and support emergency preparedness planning at other company locations.\nCoordinate evacuation drills and other emergency preparedness activities.\nEnsure first-aid supplies, fire extinguishers, emergency equipment, PPE, safety signage, and Safety Data Sheet documentation are properly maintained and accessible.\nMonitor compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and federal, state, and local workplace safety regulations.\nSupport safety requirements related to hazardous materials, PPE, ergonomics, lockout/tagout, machine safety, electrical safety, material handling, and other workplace hazards as applicable.\nPartner with managers and employees to identify safety concerns and develop practical corrective actions.\nAnalyze incidents, audit findings, inspection results, and other safety data to identify trends and recommend improvements.\nMaintain safety metrics and provide periodic safety updates to management.\nPromote a strong safety culture by maintaining visibility in operational areas, communicating expectations clearly, and reinforcing employee responsibility for workplace safety.\nCoordinate routine environmental activities associated with facility and manufacturing operations.\nCoordinate approved third-party vendors for the pickup, transportation, recycling, or disposal of used oil, coolant, and similar waste materials.\nEnsure waste materials are appropriately stored, labeled, and managed while awaiting vendor pickup.\nMaintain applicable vendor documentation, disposal records, manifests, receipts, and related environmental records.\nMonitor waste accumulation areas and coordinate pickups as required.\nSupport compliance with applicable environmental requirements associated with the facility’s routine waste streams.\nIdentify unusual environmental conditions, spills, releases, or disposal concerns and promptly escalate them to management.\nCoordinate spill-response supplies and basic environmental preparedness activities as appropriate.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Industrial Safety, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.\n3–5 years of experience in workplace safety, facilities, manufacturing, industrial operations, occupational safety, or a related environment.\nWorking knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.\nExperience conducting workplace safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.\nExperience coordinating facility maintenance activities, contractors, or third-party service vendors.\nAbility to obtain, review, and compare vendor quotes and coordinate work through completion.\nStrong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.\nAbility to manage multiple maintenance, safety, and compliance priorities simultaneously.\nAbility to communicate effectively with employees, managers, contractors, and vendors.\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to identify potential workplace, facility, and safety concerns.\nAbility to work independently and exercise sound judgment when prioritizing facility and safety issues.\nAbility to travel periodically to other company locations to conduct safety training, inspections, and audits.\nPreferred\nOSHA 30-Hour certification.\nCertified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or similar credential.\nExperience in an aerospace, defense, manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, or industrial environment.\nExperience with OSHA recordkeeping and workers’ compensation claims.\nExperience developing and delivering employee safety training.\nExperience coordinating building maintenance contractors and preventive maintenance programs.\nFamiliarity with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and other commercial building systems.\nKnowledge of hazardous materials, PPE, ergonomics, lockout/tagout, machine safety, emergency preparedness, and waste management requirements.\nExperience coordinating disposal or recycling vendors for used oil, coolant, or similar industrial waste streams.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to regularly walk through manufacturing, warehouse, office, laboratory, mechanical, and other facility areas to conduct inspections and assess facility conditions.\nAbility to climb stairs and access equipment, building systems, and work areas as required.\nAbility to occasionally lift or move safety, maintenance, or emergency-response equipment and supplies.\nAbility to wear required PPE while working in designated areas.\nAbility to travel periodically between company locations.\nThis position is primarily based at the Baton Rouge facility and routinely interacts with employees working in office, engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and other operational areas. The position requires periodic travel to Bascom Hunter facilities in Glendale, Arizona; O’Fallon, Missouri; and Frederick, Maryland for safety audits, training, inspections, and related activities. The position may occasionally require work outside normal business hours in response to facility emergencies, maintenance issues, safety incidents, scheduled contractor work, or other operational needs.\nAll positions at Bascom Hunter are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity verification.\nBascom Hunter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Bascom Hunter","rawCompany":"bascom hunter","city":"Brooklyn","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-29T03:09:39.802Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-5011.00","title":"Occupational Health and Safety Specialists","slug":"occupational-health-and-safety-specialists"},{"code":"11-3013.00","title":"Facilities Managers","slug":"facilities-managers"},{"code":"19-5012.00","title":"Occupational Health and Safety Technicians","slug":"occupational-health-and-safety-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"561210","title":"Facilities Support Services","slug":"facilities-support-services"},{"code":"337127","title":"Institutional Furniture Manufacturing","slug":"institutional-furniture-manufacturing"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"EHS & FACILITIES SPECIALIST","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\nEHS & FACILITIES SPECIALIST Full Time Clerical Baton Rouge, LA, US\n10 days ago Requisition ID: 1132\nThe EHS & Facilities Specialist is responsible for supporting the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of Bascom Hunter facilities, with primary responsibility for the Baton Rouge location.\nThis position combines three core areas of responsibility: facility operations and maintenance coordination, workplace safety, and routine environmental compliance activities. The Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day facility maintenance needs at the Baton Rouge location, including scheduling repairs and preventive maintenance, obtaining vendor quotes, coordinating third-party contractors, and ensuring facility issues are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner.\nThe position also leads day-to-day workplace safety activities for the Baton Rouge facility and supports safety training, inspections, audits, and compliance activities at Bascom Hunter locations in Glendale, Arizona; O’Fallon, Missouri; and Frederick, Maryland.\nEnvironmental responsibilities are limited in scope and primarily involve coordinating the compliant storage, handling, pickup, and disposal of items such as used oil, coolant, and similar facility or manufacturing waste streams through approved third-party vendors.\nThe EHS & Facilities Specialist works closely with employees, supervisors, managers, Facilities, HR, Operations, and external vendors to maintain safe, functional, and compliant workplaces.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nFacility Operations and Maintenance\nServe as the primary point of contact for routine facility maintenance and operational needs at the Baton Rouge facility.\nCoordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and service activities for building systems and facility equipment.\nSchedule and coordinate third-party contractors and service vendors for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, building repairs, pest control, grounds maintenance, and other facility services.\nObtain vendor quotes, compare scope and pricing, coordinate approvals, and schedule work with selected vendors.\nMonitor vendor performance and follow through to ensure maintenance and repair activities are completed satisfactorily.\nMaintain records of facility maintenance, inspections, service agreements, warranties, and vendor activities.\nTrack recurring maintenance requirements and help establish preventive maintenance schedules for building systems and equipment.\nIdentify facility deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions before they result in operational disruptions or safety concerns.\nCoordinate access and scheduling for contractors performing work within the facility.\nSupport facility improvement, renovation, equipment installation, relocation, and other projects as needed.\nMonitor general facility conditions and escalate significant infrastructure, operational, or capital repair needs to management.\nAssist with facility-related purchasing, budgeting, and planning by obtaining estimates and providing information regarding anticipated maintenance or repair needs.\nCoordinate facility services in a manner that minimizes disruption to engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and office operations.\nSafety\nServe as the primary point of contact for day-to-day workplace safety activities at the Baton Rouge facility.\nConduct regular facility and workplace safety inspections and ensure identified hazards are documented, assigned, and corrected.\nConduct or coordinate periodic safety audits at the company’s Baton Rouge, Glendale, O’Fallon, and Frederick facilities .\nDevelop and maintain standardized safety inspection and audit processes across company locations.\nManage applicable OSHA-required safety programs, records, documentation, and reporting.\nInvestigate workplace injuries, accidents, property damage, and near misses; identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.\nTrack corrective actions resulting from incidents, inspections, and audits through completion.\nDevelop, coordinate, and deliver employee safety training, toolbox talks, new-hire safety orientation, and recurring safety communications.\nMaintain the Baton Rouge facility Emergency Action Plan and support emergency preparedness planning at other company locations.\nCoordinate evacuation drills and other emergency preparedness activities.\nEnsure first-aid supplies, fire extinguishers, emergency equipment, PPE, safety signage, and Safety Data Sheet documentation are properly maintained and accessible.\nMonitor compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and federal, state, and local workplace safety regulations.\nSupport safety requirements related to hazardous materials, PPE, ergonomics, lockout/tagout, machine safety, electrical safety, material handling, and other workplace hazards as applicable.\nPartner with managers and employees to identify safety concerns and develop practical corrective actions.\nAnalyze incidents, audit findings, inspection results, and other safety data to identify trends and recommend improvements.\nMaintain safety metrics and provide periodic safety updates to management.\nPromote a strong safety culture by maintaining visibility in operational areas, communicating expectations clearly, and reinforcing employee responsibility for workplace safety.\nCoordinate routine environmental activities associated with facility and manufacturing operations.\nCoordinate approved third-party vendors for the pickup, transportation, recycling, or disposal of used oil, coolant, and similar waste materials.\nEnsure waste materials are appropriately stored, labeled, and managed while awaiting vendor pickup.\nMaintain applicable vendor documentation, disposal records, manifests, receipts, and related environmental records.\nMonitor waste accumulation areas and coordinate pickups as required.\nSupport compliance with applicable environmental requirements associated with the facility’s routine waste streams.\nIdentify unusual environmental conditions, spills, releases, or disposal concerns and promptly escalate them to management.\nCoordinate spill-response supplies and basic environmental preparedness activities as appropriate.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Industrial Safety, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.\n3–5 years of experience in workplace safety, facilities, manufacturing, industrial operations, occupational safety, or a related environment.\nWorking knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.\nExperience conducting workplace safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.\nExperience coordinating facility maintenance activities, contractors, or third-party service vendors.\nAbility to obtain, review, and compare vendor quotes and coordinate work through completion.\nStrong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.\nAbility to manage multiple maintenance, safety, and compliance priorities simultaneously.\nAbility to communicate effectively with employees, managers, contractors, and vendors.\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to identify potential workplace, facility, and safety concerns.\nAbility to work independently and exercise sound judgment when prioritizing facility and safety issues.\nAbility to travel periodically to other company locations to conduct safety training, inspections, and audits.\nPreferred\nOSHA 30-Hour certification.\nCertified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or similar credential.\nExperience in an aerospace, defense, manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, or industrial environment.\nExperience with OSHA recordkeeping and workers’ compensation claims.\nExperience developing and delivering employee safety training.\nExperience coordinating building maintenance contractors and preventive maintenance programs.\nFamiliarity with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and other commercial building systems.\nKnowledge of hazardous materials, PPE, ergonomics, lockout/tagout, machine safety, emergency preparedness, and waste management requirements.\nExperience coordinating disposal or recycling vendors for used oil, coolant, or similar industrial waste streams.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to regularly walk through manufacturing, warehouse, office, laboratory, mechanical, and other facility areas to conduct inspections and assess facility conditions.\nAbility to climb stairs and access equipment, building systems, and work areas as required.\nAbility to occasionally lift or move safety, maintenance, or emergency-response equipment and supplies.\nAbility to wear required PPE while working in designated areas.\nAbility to travel periodically between company locations.\nThis position is primarily based at the Baton Rouge facility and routinely interacts with employees working in office, engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and other operational areas. The position requires periodic travel to Bascom Hunter facilities in Glendale, Arizona; O’Fallon, Missouri; and Frederick, Maryland for safety audits, training, inspections, and related activities. The position may occasionally require work outside normal business hours in response to facility emergencies, maintenance issues, safety incidents, scheduled contractor work, or other operational needs.\nAll positions at Bascom Hunter are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity verification.\nBascom Hunter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-29T03:09:39.802Z","dateModified":"2026-08-29T03:09:39.802Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Bascom Hunter","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Brooklyn","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"87517c627e9f089bcebc83ea"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/87517c627e9f089bcebc83ea"}}