Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist- 2216

Position Summary We are seeking a contract Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Representative to support a nuclear energy manufacturing site in Wilmington, NC. This role partners with site leadership, operations, maintenance, and project teams to strengthen EHS performance, ensure compliance, and drive consistent execution of safety programs—especially during peak project activity and start-up periods. The ideal candidate is hands-on, field-present, and comfortable leading conversations that prevent incidents before they happen.
Key Responsibilities

• Daily EHS support: Provide on-the-floor EHS coverage for ongoing operations and project work; coach safe behaviors and stop work when conditions are unsafe.
• Inspections & audits: Conduct routine safety inspections, walkthroughs, and observations; document findings and drive timely closeout of actions.
• Incident management: Support incident/near-miss investigations (fact finding, interviews, documentation), identify root causes, and track corrective/preventive actions to completion.
• Pre-job planning: Lead or support pre-job briefs, Job Safety Analyses/JHAs, and work planning to ensure hazards are identified and controls are in place.
• Program execution: Assist with site safety initiatives (PPE, LOTO awareness, hazard communication, ergonomics, contractor safety, etc.) and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate EHS documentation, inspection logs, training/brief records, and metrics reporting.
• Start-up / peak support: Provide expanded coverage during project ramp-ups, outages, or high-activity periods as required.
• Collaboration: Work closely with supervisors, project managers, and contractors to align expectations and ensure consistent EHS standards.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (export controls)
• 3+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, energy, or similarly regulated environments
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and practical hazard controls
• Experience conducting inspections, writing findings, and tracking corrective actions
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging field teams and leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting contractor safety and project/start-up environments
• Familiarity with incident investigation methods (5-Why, TapRooT, etc.)
• EHS certifications (OSHA 30, CSP/ASP, CHST, etc.)
• Experience in highly regulated / export-controlled or nuclear-adjacent environments (a plus, not required)

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.