EHS RESUME EXAMPLE

Updated: Jun 30, 2025 - The EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) Professional ensures compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations by implementing and monitoring robust EHS programs. This role involves identifying potential hazards, conducting risk assessments, and leading corrective actions to promote a safe and sustainable workplace. The position also collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in safety culture and environmental performance.

Tips for Environmental Health and Safety Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. HSE Advisor, Riverbank Chemical Logistics, Tupelo, MS

Job Summary: 

  • Work closely with the senior management team to provide proactive leadership in connection with health, safety, and environmental protection.
  • Advise employees at all operational levels of the health and safety systems and standards required
  • Monitor Health, Safety, and environmental targets, including monitoring the results and close out of inspections, audits, scores, and NCRs
  • Maintain awareness of any changes to Health and Safety legislation, or other standards and procedures affecting health and safety. 
  • Liaise with the Health and Safety team to ensure changes are understood and implemented.
  • Encourage and motivate all personnel on site to be safe to themselves and safe to others.
  • Create a positive approach to accident prevention, the health of all personnel on site, and that of other persons likely to be affected by the works
  • Initiate and maintain positive measures to raise health and safety standards
  • Support the inspection and auditing of sites to ensure the company complies with legal and BS OHSAS 18001 obligations
  • React positively and effectively to inspection and audit reports, and assist personnel on site to comply with Health and Safety Legislation and the Project Health and Safety Plan


Skills on Resume: 

  • HSE Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Safety Advising (Hard Skills)
  • Target Monitoring (Hard Skills)
  • Legislation Awareness (Hard Skills)
  • Change Implementation (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Motivation (Soft Skills)
  • Accident Prevention (Hard Skills)
  • Site Auditing (Hard Skills)

2. Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, Greenwave Manufacturing Solutions, Dalton, GA

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for waste stream management, including managing the required paperwork, RCRA/DOT compliance requirements, manifests, and waste labeling.
  • Responsible for managing the Wastewater Treatment department and its supervisor and staff.
  • Ensure that all waste is stored in compliance with RCRA and other relevant regulations.
  • Conduct environmental and safety inspections, determine corrective or preventative measures, and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
  • Complete and submit all environmental reports required by various agencies.
  • Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
  • Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
  • Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
  • Guides Management and Supervisors and reviews all investigations of accidents and injuries, and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations in tandem with the Human Resources department.
  • Compiles and submits accident reports required by the company and regulatory agencies.
  • Oversees the administration of the workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to eliminate employee industrial accidents, working in tandem with the Human Resources department.
  • Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
  • Maintains safety files and records.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Waste Management (Hard Skills)
  • Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • RCRA/DOT Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Inspections (Hard Skills)
  • Environmental Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Programs (Hard Skills)
  • Team Training (Soft Skills)
  • Accident Investigation (Hard Skills)

3. EHS Officer, BrightStone Construction Group, Laredo, TX

Job Summary: 

  • Ensure all statutory regulations, code of practices, and the Company’s EHS rules and regulations are implemented and complied with at the project site.
  • Implement and monitor EHS plans and management programs set for the project.
  • Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and follow-up actions to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
  • Conduct safety and environmental audits to identify the level of implementation and effectiveness of the EHS management system and provide continuous improvement to the system.
  • Compile and maintain all EHS reports and records.
  • Implement and execute a safety and environmental improvement program to promote awareness and commitment in maintaining good safety and environmental health standards.
  • Lead and conduct incident investigations and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Guide and advise site staff on all matters related to EHS.
  • Liaise with clients and relevant authorities on all EHS aspects.


Skills on Resume: 

  • EHS Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • EHS Program Implementation (Hard Skills)
  • Site Inspections (Hard Skills)
  • Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • EHS Auditing (Hard Skills)
  • Report Management (Hard Skills)
  • Incident Investigation (Hard Skills)
  • Staff Guidance (Soft Skills)

4. Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Sunrise Foods Processing, Modesto, CA

Job Summary: 

  • Support the development and implementation of the environmental compliance and sustainability programs.
  • Support the implementation of waste reduction initiatives.
  • Review and report sustainability metrics to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Support regulatory compliance actions, such as monthly and quarterly reporting, agency inspection support, and data logging and reports.
  • Develop and implement applicable environmental compliance and sustainability programs to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
  • System Administrator/Subject Matter Expert (SME) for applicable EHS Platforms such as Enablon, Beacon/Intelex, EHS SharePoint Page, etc.
  • Lead and participate in investigations to effectively identify the root causes with applicable corrective actions to mitigate reoccurrence.
  • Participate in EHS inspections and Gemba walks, including identification of corrective actions and timely resolution of items identified.
  • Manage the risk assessments conducted, analyze trends, and integrate into the area owned standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Act as the Record Information Management (RIM) Steward for the EHS Team through management of EHS documented information.
  • Influence and collaborate with key stakeholders cross-functionally within Manufacturing, QC lab, Critical Systems, Maintenance, and Engineering organizations to provide support and assure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company EHS requirements.
  • Partner with Corporate EHS to support and implement various global EHS initiatives.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Environmental Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Sustainability Programs (Hard Skills)
  • Waste Reduction (Hard Skills)
  • Regulatory Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • EHS Platform Administration (Hard Skills)
  • Root Cause Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Collaboration (Soft Skills)

5. Quality and EHS Technician, BlueSky Engineering Services, Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Summary: 

  • Work with relevant departments to ensure the successful implementation of QHSE systems and communicate the impact of changes to affected areas to ensure that the changes are integrated into day-to-day operations
  • Coordinate and participate in internal audit activities
  • Ensure proper handling, quarantine, and disposition of nonconforming materials
  • Conduct investigations associated with QHSE issues (8D/5 Why)
  • Drive timely resolution of corrective and preventative actions
  • Effectively communicate information regarding product, quality, safety, and environmental topics to management
  • Create Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
  • Conduct Risk Assessments
  • Maintain the Company Safety Tracking Tool
  • Maintain Site Safety Plan
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various departments, including Team Supervisor, Peers, Assemblers, Manufacturing Engineers, Engineering, and Quality.
  • Adhere to all company policies, guidelines, and practices


Skills on Resume: 

  • QHSE System Implementation (Hard Skills)
  • Internal Auditing (Hard Skills)
  • Nonconformance Handling (Hard Skills)
  • QHSE Investigation (Hard Skills)
  • Corrective Actions (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Safe Systems Work (Hard Skills)
  • Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)