SHE Specialist

Company: The Hiring Method, LLC
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Cleveland, TX Work Setting: Onsite, Monday–Friday Travel: Very limited; occasional travel to other facilities or training events C ompensation: $90,000 - $100,000 Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and comprehensive employer benefits package Position Summary The Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Specialist is responsible for leading environmental, health, and safety activities at a tank car repair facility in Cleveland, TX. This role serves as the on-site EHS leader, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations while supporting a growing hourly workforce. The position is best suited for an early-career or entry-level EHS manager who wants hands-on responsibility, daily engagement with operations, and the opportunity to grow professionally. The focus is heavily executional, training, inspections, incident response, and visible floor presence, rather than corporate-level policy writing. What You’ll Do Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, DEQ) Conduct weekly safety orientation and training for new hourly employees Maintain a strong on-the-floor presence to reinforce PPE usage and safe work practices Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Coordinate and maintain safety records, logs, and regulatory reporting Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments Implement and support site-level safety programs and initiatives Facilitate Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), behavior-based observations, and safety meetings Serve as the workers’ compensation claim coordinator and manage injury follow-up Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring (noise, dust, fumes, chemical exposure) Ensure fire safety readiness, inspections, and employee training Manage PPE selection, purchasing, and compliance with applicable standards Oversee confined space entry, hazardous material response readiness, and emergency preparedness Maintain employee safety training records and certifications Promote environmental awareness and compliance across the site Partner with plant leadership on continuous improvement and risk reduction What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field OR equivalent hands-on EHS experience Approximately 5-7 years of experience in an EHS role within an industrial or manufacturing environment Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and safety compliance requirements Strong communication skills with the ability to train and influence hourly employees Comfortable performing hands-on, day-to-day safety activities Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities Willingness to work onsite full-time and remain highly visible on the plant floor Preferred Qualifications Experience in repair, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments Exposure to workers’ compensation coordination and incident management Familiarity with industrial hygiene concepts (certification not required) Safety certifications such as CSP or CIH (preferred, not required) Desire for growth and development into more senior EHS leadership roles What You Get Competitive base salary with flexibility for an entry-level manager profile Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) Hands-on EHS leadership role with full site ownership High daily interaction with operations and plant leadership Opportunity to grow skills in safety training, investigations, and compliance Stable role supporting a growing repair facility Clear development path for an ambitious EHS professional

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