Specialist, EHS - Environmental Health and Safety

Job Summary

The EHS Specialist works within the Environmental Health and Safety Department to plan, direct, and implement Southwire’ s environmental health and safety programs and to ensure a positive, safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment. They will support EHS operations and all associates to foster a culture of zero injuries and ensure compliance.  This position would also respond to emergency situations when they arise.  

Key Responsibilities

• Coach management and associates at all levels to ensure compliance with all EHS program expectations and applicable federal & state laws for day-to day activities;
• Participate in risk assessments related to jobs performed by associates and suggesting risk mitigation strategies through programs such as: Job Safety Analysis, ergonomics process, machine safeguarding etc.;
• Conduct all EHS related training and assist others (managers, associates, etc.) to complete their safety and compliance responsibilities (audits, follow safety rules, etc.);
• Conducting appropriate inspections and audits, and ensuring corrective actions are monitored and documented;
• Maintaining accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems;
• Completing, documenting, and submitting required EHS reports, regulatory compliance activities and recordkeeping information;
• Responding to and investigating events including injuries and near-miss events. Drive closure of effective corrective / preventive actions, as assigned;
• Support updating Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and external supplier evaluation software
• Respond to emergency situations when they arise.  
• Handling associate complaints as they relate to EHS. 

Required Education & Experience

Preferred Education & Experience

Competencies

Skills