About the Company
At Ponderosa Solutions, we specialize in delivering safe, efficient, and innovative logistics services across the energy sector. Our mission is to support critical infrastructure through flexible mobile transloading, environmental compliance, and customer-focused solutions. We are a values-driven company committed to operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and safety in every aspect of our business. Learn more at www.theponderosasolution.com.
Position Summary
The EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations. This role plays a critical part in developing, implementing, and improving EHS programs, policies, and procedures to promote a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. The position serves as a resource and leader in promoting a proactive EHS culture and driving continuous improvement in safety systems and compliance initiatives.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Promote a proactive EHS culture through education, facilitation, and support.
- Develop and maintain EHS programs and policies to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other regulatory agencies.
- Identify and correct unsafe conditions using knowledge of industrial processes, mechanical systems, and safety standards.
- Serve as liaison to regulatory agencies, corporate EHS, and insurance representatives.
- Manage all environmental and OSHA-related reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
- Lead investigations into environmental and safety non-compliance incidents, including root cause analysis and resolution.
- Support general health and safety tasks to ensure ongoing compliance and workload balance.
- Mentor and coach personnel on EHS procedures, including regulatory and company-specific training.
- Conduct routine EHS inspections and audits, documenting findings and leading corrective actions.
- Drive closure of corrective actions resulting from audits and incident investigations.
- Lead or participate in EHS improvement initiatives and cross-functional teams.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2–3 years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable state regulations
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Self-motivated, dependable, and quick to learn
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- ASP and/or CSP certification(s)
Core Competencies
- Collaborates – Works effectively with others to achieve goals
- Cultivates Innovation – Encourages new ideas and creative solutions
- Customer Focus – Anticipates and meets customer needs
- Demonstrates Courage – Acts with confidence and integrity
- Drives Results – Consistently achieves outcomes and meets commitments
- Ensures Accountability – Takes ownership for decisions and actions
- Instills Trust – Upholds high standards of honesty and ethics