Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Overview

Ensures safety and regulatory compliance in a switchgear manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

• incident investigation
• emergency response
• lockout/tagout
• safety inspections
• compliance audits
• training delivery

Tasks

Position Summary: The EHS Specialist supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs at a large-scale switchgear manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for promoting a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and providing on-the-floor support to production, fabrication, assembly, testing, and warehouse operations. The role may be entry-level with appropriate training provided or suited for candidates with prior EHS experience in manufacturing. -Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action tracking. -Support emergency response coordination, including drills, response team readiness, and communication with external emergency services. -Support the powder coating operation by monitoring ventilation, PPE usage, and safe handling of coating materials. -Assist in the implementation and auditing of fall protection programs, including hands-on training and equipment inspections. -Deliver or coordinate safety training for employees and contractors as assigned. -Participates in and leads special projects and initiatives related to Environmental, Health, and Safety activities, including program development, process improvements, and compliance initiatives, as assigned. -Respond to workplace emergencies, administer first aid/CPR/AED if certified, and coordinate with emergency services as needed. -Provide EHS oversight during live electrical testing, including ensuring proper use of barriers, signage, and NFPA 70E safe work practices for low voltage applications. -Implement and support the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program, including training, auditing, and compliance monitoring. -Conduct forklift safety observations and verify compliance in warehouse and material handling areas. -Assist in machine safeguarding inspections and corrective action tracking for fabrication and assembly equipment. -Perform routine EHS inspections across all site operations, including fabrication, machining, powder coating, assembly, electrical testing, and warehouse areas. -Assist in maintaining EHS documentation, training records, inspection logs, and permits. -Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and company-specific EHS requirements. -Provide conservative care treatment for minor workplace injuries in alignment with company protocols (if trained and authorized). -Support environmental compliance activities, including waste management, spill prevention, and recycling programs.

Requirements

• nfpa 70e
• osha 30
• associate degree
• forklift
• machine safeguarding
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-NFPA 70E low voltage safety training or equivalent experience. -Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment, including fabrication areas, paint booths, assembly lines, and test bays. -Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and adapt to rotating or fixed schedules. -High school diploma or GED required. -Prior experience in EHS within a manufacturing environment. -Knowledge of machine safeguarding requirements and hazard control methods. -Experience working with forklift operations and warehouse safety standards. -Associate degree, technical certification, or coursework in occupational safety, environmental science, or related field. -OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 General Industry certification. -Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. -May require use of PPE including safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, gloves, hearing protection, and respiratory protection. -Familiarity with powder coating processes and associated safety precautions. -Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent). -Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and airborne particulates (with appropriate PPE provided). -Strong verbal and written communication skills. -Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire. -Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

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