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STS Aviation Group lists this EHS Specialist opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
STS Technical Services is hiring an EHS Specialist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
This role supports a growing manufacturing operation committed to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment. The EHS Specialist will help strengthen environmental health and safety processes across large-scale fabrication and assembly operations while working closely with managers, department leaders, and employees throughout the facility.
The ideal candidate has hands‑on manufacturing safety experience, strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements, and the ability to develop practical safety programs that improve compliance, reduce risk, and encourage employee engagement.
Position Overview
The EHS Specialist will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental programs.
This position requires regular collaboration with operational leadership to identify hazards, conduct safety training, investigate incidents, maintain required records, and ensure employees understand and follow established safety procedures.
The EHS Specialist will also manage several core safety programs and support emergency response planning throughout the facility.
Responsibilities
Conduct workplace safety audits to identify hazards and reduce operational risk
Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and programs
Support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations
Conduct safety training for employees and managers based on organizational and job‑specific needs
Deliver safety orientation for new employees
Coordinate annual safety training and required refresher programs
Develop and deliver job‑specific safety procedures
Lead incident investigations and identify root causes
Recommend and track corrective actions following workplace incidents
Manage lockout/tagout safety programs
Administer confined space safety procedures
Support respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs
Oversee powered industrial truck safety programs
Collaborate with the Safety Committee and department leaders
Lead employee safety meetings and promote awareness across the organization
Encourage employee participation in workplace safety initiatives
Support emergency response planning and evacuation procedures
Coordinate fire drills and emergency preparedness activities
Monitor emergency lighting and related safety systems
Maintain accurate safety records and prepare comprehensive reports
Support continuous improvement across environmental health and safety processes
Work independently while collaborating effectively with operational teams
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
Equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of a degree
At least two years of hands‑on experience in a similar environmental health and safety role
Previous safety experience within a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable safety and environmental standards
Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate safety expectations across all levels of an organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
Experience using safety management software
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear reports
Willingness and ability to work different shifts, including weekends, when required
Bilingual communication skills are preferred but not required
About STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial operations.
For more than 40 years, we have connected skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities throughout the United States. Our recruitment teams understand the industries we serve and work closely with candidates to match their experience with positions that support long‑term professional growth.
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Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
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