Climate Pros, LLC

EHS Specialist

Climate Pros, LLC  •  Glendale Heights, IL (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support and enhance our EHS programs across operations. This role focuses heavily on safety and requires a strong working knowledge of both 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 29 CFR 1926 (Construction) standards, along with proven experience delivering effective safety training. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on safety professional who can ensure regulatory compliance, promote a culture of safety, and engage employees at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, particularly with regard to OSHA standards (both 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926)
  • Serve as the lead safety trainer for the organization, developing and delivering safety training programs such as fall protection, ladder safety, PPE, HazCom, electrical qualified, lockout authorized, job hazard assessments, and defensive driving
  • Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety policies, procedures, programs, and training
  • Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and worksite job hazard analyses
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries; identify root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain safety records, reports, and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements, including all customer-specific training requirements that go beyond regulatory requirements
  • Work with Branch personnel to perform worksite pre-startup risk assessments as appropriate;
  • Support Branch or Regional train-the-trainer initiatives
  • Collaborate with management and employees to promote a strong safety culture
  • Coordinate and deliver all customer-required safety, environmental, and health training to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Track and analyze safety metrics to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of EHS experience in environments governed by general industry and/or construction standards, with preference to experience with field service activities
  • Demonstrated knowledge of both 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 regulations
  • Proven experience delivering engaging and effective safety training to diverse audiences
  • Strong knowledge of hazard recognition, risk assessment, and incident investigation
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • OSHA 500 (Outreach Trainer – Construction) certification is highly desired
  • OSHA 510/511 or other relevant OSHA training
  • Professional certifications such as ASP, CHST, or OHST
  • Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Combination of office and field environments
  • Ability to walk job sites, climb ladders, and wear required PPE
  • Ability to travel to Branches, customers' sites, or project sites as required

Key Competencies

  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to influence safety culture without direct authority
  • High attention to compliance deadlines and contractual details
  • Comfortable working in both office and field environments
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting customer requirements
Climate Pros, LLC

About Climate Pros, LLC

At Climate Pros, LLC, we are a leading commercial refrigeration and HVAC company specializing in the design, construction, and servicing of refrigeration systems across thousands of locations nationwide. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, we are proud to be an industry leader with a team of over 1,600 employees dedicated to delivering expert solutions tailored to the needs of our customers.

With a presence in 44 states, servicing 1,300+ customers across 10,000+ sites, we provide 24/7 nationwide support to businesses in supermarket retail, refrigerated storage warehouses, convenience stores, and the biomedical industry. Our commitment to innovation and excellence has earned us recognition on Inc.’s 5,000 Fastest-Growing Companies list 11 times in the past 14 years.

At Climate Pros, we are on a mission to “Disrupt the Industry by Creating a Great Company for Great People.” We prioritize long-term partnerships, offering highly skilled technicians, regulatory expertise, and insights into the latest technology and industry trends. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond service—we invest heavily in the training and development of our employees to ensure we have the Safest and Highest Skilled team in the industry.

To support this mission, Climate Pros University (CPU) offers state-of-the-art training labs and classrooms in Chicago, IL, Cleveland, OH and Austin, TX, providing hands-on technical education led by industry experts.

Discover how Climate Pros can support your business with industry-leading solutions. Visit us at climatepros.com.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Glendale Heights, IL
Year Founded
2006
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