EHS Specialist III in Logan, Utah at Autonomous Solutions, Inc

Position Title: EHS Specialist III

Technical Team: Autonomous Services

Classification: Exempt

Location: Logan, Utah

Travel: 50%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reporting to: VP of Autonomous Services

Positions Supervised:

JOB SUMMARY

As an EHS Specialist III at ASI, you are a senior EHS practitioner who leads complex program execution (DRIVE Framework) and serves as the operational representative to the VP of Autonomous Services (Corporate EHS Manager). You perform comprehensive inspections and internal audits, lead investigations of significant incidents and high-potential events using formal root cause methods, author and approve high-risk Job Hazard Analyses and Operational Risk Assessments, and drive systemic corrective and preventive actions. You deliver advanced training modules, synthesize leading and lagging indicators into management-ready dashboards, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives with Facilities and Engineering. You mentor EHS Specialist I and II team members, ensure consistency of standards, and provide site leadership coverage when the VP of Autonomous Services (Corporate EHS Manager) is unavailable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion and deploy ASI’s DRIVE Safety Framework to incorporate a safety mindset at an individual level of the organization.
• Lead implementation and optimization of EHS programs in alignment with OSHA, EPA, ANSI, industry best practices, and company standards; recommend program revisions based on trends and audits.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections, internal audits, and high-risk task assessments (JHA/ORA); approve risk controls and verify abatement to closure.
• Lead investigations of serious incidents and near-misses; conduct root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone) and deploy corrective and preventive actions across workgroups.
• Author and coordinate approval of procedures, SOPs, and high-risk procedures in coordination with Facilities and Engineering at the direction of the VP of Autonomous Services (Corporate EHS Manager).
• Develop and present management reports and dashboards; identify and track leading and lagging indicators.
• Deliver advanced EHS training modules within competency; coordinate emergency response drills.
• Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with the VP of Autonomous Services (Corporate EHS Manager) (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act basics, universal waste, stormwater observations, chemical inventories); compile data for regulatory reporting.
• Serve as mentor and coach for EHS Specialists I and II; conduct quality reviews of their assessments and reports.
• Provide site leadership coverage for the VP of Autonomous Services (Corporate EHS Manager) when assigned; interface with regulators during inspections as directed.
• Stay current on emerging EHS regulations, standards, and industry best practices; recommend strategic updates.
• Develop and own ASI’s construction safety program, including site-specific safety plans, subcontractor prequalification criteria, and construction-phase EHS requirements integrated into project contracts and kick-off processes.
• Serve as ASI’s primary EHS interface with general contractors and owner’s representatives during active construction phases; conduct joint site audits, review contractor safety submittals (e.g., Activity Hazard Analysis, fall protection plans), and enforce site safety standards.
• Lead investigation and analysis of construction-related incidents and high-potential near-misses; apply formal root cause methods and deploy systemic corrective actions across project sites and internal operations; present findings and lessons learned to leadership.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience with demonstrated leadership in investigations, audits, and program ownership.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and industry standards.
• Advanced analytical, facilitation, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and EHS management systems; ability to build management-ready dashboards.
• OSHA 30 certification; Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety Manager (CSM), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) preferred.
• Experience presenting trends and recommendations to leadership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to constantly traverse throughout an industrial or shop environment to access equipment and work areas.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, squat, reach, and ascend/descend to service equipment.
• Ability to effectively operate and manipulate hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer workstation for portions of the workday.
• Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information in person, via phone, and through other electronic means.
• Ability to detect, identify, and respond to safety risks and environmental cues while performing essential functions.