PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist 3 to support environmental, health, and safety compliance at our Dallas, TX location. This role serves as a primary site resource for EHS programs, regulatory engagement, and risk mitigation, ensuring compliance with environmental and occupational safety requirements while supporting ongoing and future business activities.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations and company policies
Serve as the primary site interface with regulatory agencies
Coordinate and support site inspections, audits, and regulatory visits
Prepare and submit permit applications and required compliance documentation
Develop and deliver EHS training programs to employees and stakeholders
Conduct workplace assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and identify hazards
Investigate incidents and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Assess risks associated with new and existing business activities and implement mitigation plans
Prepare compliance and technical reports required by regulatory agencies
Evaluate new and emerging EHS regulations for potential impact on company operations
Review vendor, contractor, and supplier activities to ensure EHS compliance
Provide EHS input to new business opportunities and facility projects
Present ideas, findings, and solutions to leadership and stakeholders
Actively engage team members and lead safety initiatives across the site
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an Environmental, Health, and Safety–related field
Demonstrated experience with the following:
Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)
Fall Protection
Electrical Safety
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessments
Ergonomic Evaluations
Cranes and Hoists
Machine Guarding
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
Comfort presenting to stakeholders and leading safety teams
Physical Requirements
Must be comfortable standing and walking for extended periods of time
Additional Information
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Successful completion of EHS training is a contingency for this assignment (on-the-job training and/or formal classroom training)
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers