About the role
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 Maintain hazard communication requirements Oversee powered industrial truck safety programs Collaborate with the Safety Committee and department leaders Lead employee safety meetings and promote aw…