Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist – Ballston Spa, NY

Specialty Silicone Products, Inc. (SSP) (A HEICO Company) was founded in 1989 by four employees of GE Silicones. They recognized that several niche markets were emerging based on silicone technology and no commercial solution existed to meet this growing demand.

They combined their experience to design and manufacture EMI/RFI Conductive Silicones for Electronics/Military applications; Silicone/PTFE Septa closures and cap mats for analytical testing; and aerospace/USP-Class VI medical-grade silicones for Industrial Gasket Fabricators.

SSP is proud to be an ISO 9001 certified company as we celebrate our 37th year in business (2026), with a reputation for developing “Silicones that Work” and delivering them to our customers with speed, flexibility, and service. Our total facility footprint is now 54,000 square feet located at 3 McCrea Hill Road in the Corporate Technology Park, Ballston Spa, NY, a beautiful rural industrial park setting just off Route 50.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for supporting and continuously improving workplace safety and environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance and protect employees, contractors, and visitors. This cross functional role will partner closely with production teams, human resources, maintenance and leadership to proactively identify hazards, coordinate safety training, investigate incidents, and promote a respectful, people focused safety culture.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist serves as a primary resource for OSHA compliance, chemical safety, waste management, emergency preparedness, and safety performance tracking. Success in this role requires strong follow-through, clear communication, and the ability to address safety issues directly and professionally while treating others with respect and grace.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve site safety and environmental programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, NYS DEC, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinating, delivering, and documents required safety training, ensuring employees understand expectations and can perform work safely which may include PPE compliance, ergonomics, hearing conservation, respiratory protection and emergency evacuation processes.
• Proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards through daily walk-throughs of production areas, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), inspections, and reviews of new equipment, materials, and processes.
• Maintain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system and oversee chemical approval, labeling, and safe storage practices.
• Lead accident, incident, and nearmiss investigations using rootcause analysis, focusing on learning, accountability, and prevention.
• Facilitate the Safety Committee by encouraging open communication, tracking action items, and ensuring timely resolution of safety concerns.
• Manage hazardous and nonhazardous waste programs, including inspections, documentation, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and serve as Chief Warden during drills or emergencies.
• Conduct routine inspections of safety and emergency equipment and ensure deficiencies are corrected.
• Support the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program through procedure maintenance, training, and periodic audits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external EHS partners and support inspections and audits.
• Track and maintain safety performance metrics including OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301) and required postings to support and promote a positive safety culture aligned with SSP’s CORE Principles.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2-5 years of experience supporting safety and/or environmental programs in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and standard manufacturing safety programs (HazCom, LOTO, PPE, incident investigation).
• Must be Hazmat Manifest/Transport certified or become certified within 30 days of hire.
• Implement a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response program
• General understanding of chemical management and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating safety training, conducting inspections, JSAs, and incident or nearmiss investigations.
• Strong organizational and followthrough skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and corrective actions.
• Clear, and respectful communicator able to work effectively with employees and leadership at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of maintaining accurate electronic records and reports.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Safety certifications (OSHA 30Hour, CHST, ASP, CSP) are a plus.

SSP Beliefs and Values

At SSP, our core beliefs and values foster a family environment.

Our Core Principles:

• We are comfortable being uncomfortable
• We give each other grace
• Every day is an opportunity to make a difference
• Never settle for good enough
• No politics

With these principles in mind, we live out our mission:

Silicones that work delivered with speed, flexibility and service

SSP Quality Policy

We are committed to:

• Consistent products and services that meet our customers’ requirements.
• An ongoing process for continuous improvement.

Our goal is to be our customer’s most preferred supplier.

Work Environment

• Onsite standard office hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits

• 401(k), with Company Match + Equity Builder
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance (STD, LTD)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off