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EHS Compliance Specialist

Mach Industries - Victorville, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-06

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Salary: USD 30 - 48 / hourly

Mach Industries, founded in 2023, is a rapidly growing defense technology company with ~350 employees focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms and scalable, decentralized defense systems for the United States and its allies. You will serve as a hands-on EHS Compliance Specialist managing day-to-day safety and environmental activities across growing operations. This role involves significant field time conducting inspections, checking conditions, and working directly with employees, while also maintaining regulatory obligations and schedules. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain a compliance calendar tracking permits, renewals, inspections, training, reporting, and recurring submissions; follow each item through completion - Maintain records and update required information in regulatory systems including CERS - Support compliance activities involving CUPA, CalARP, ATF, fire authorities, DCMA, and other relevant agencies - Coordinate agency visits and inspections; prepare records, accompany inspectors, document findings, and track corrective actions - Establish and execute daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual site inspection schedules; document findings and follow up until resolved - Inspect work areas, chemical and hazardous-material storage, hazardous-waste areas, emergency equipment, and PPE/respiratory-protection equipment - Maintain chemical inventories, container labeling, safety data sheets, and Hazard Communication records - Coordinate with hazardous-waste vendors; support waste documentation including manifests and shipment records - Assist Site Safety Manager with training schedules, delivery, attendance records, and refresher requirements - Work with employees, contractors, and vendors to address compliance or safety concerns - Keep records accurate, organized, and readily available for internal reviews and agency inspections; escalate concerns requiring technical or management decision You will work closely with the Site Safety Manager, operations teams, and outside agencies. The role includes frequent walking and standing at active industrial sites with outdoor work in varying weather conditions, regular computer work for tracking and reporting, and the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Extended hours and weekend availability required. Requirements: - 1–2+ years of hands-on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) or industrial safety experience in manufacturing, aerospace, heavy industry, chemical processing, construction, test operations, energy, or similar industrial environment - Experience in EHS, regulatory compliance, environmental programs, or related role in industrial setting - Ability to interpret requirements, manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records, and follow open items through completion - Experience conducting site inspections and documenting findings and corrective actions - Working knowledge of chemical handling, labeling, Hazard Communication, or hazardous-waste practices - Confidence communicating with field personnel, management, vendors, and agency representatives - Comfortable working independently both in field and at computer - High school diploma or GED required Preferred Qualifications: - Associate degree, technical/trade education, or coursework in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Fire Science, Industrial Technology, or related field - Experience with CUPA, CERS, CalARP, ATF, DCMA, or fire authority inspections and submissions - Familiarity with DoD 4145 requirements, energetics, propellants, or aerospace test operations - Hazardous-material or hazardous-waste management experience including vendor coordination and manifests - OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, HAZWOPER, and CPR/First Aid/AED training ITAR Requirements: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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