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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Vertiv
Lincoln, USA
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 4 days ago

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Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Strategy
  • Provide leadership and direction for all environmental, health, and safety initiatives across the facility.
  • Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute strategic EHS objectives aligned with business goals.
  • Foster a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, leadership accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead site safety committees and support employee involvement in safety initiatives.
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and corporate environmental, health, and safety requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, inspections, audits, permitting activities, and compliance reporting.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation of new requirements.
  • Maintain all environmental permits, reporting requirements, and compliance documentation.
  • Risk Management & Incident Prevention
  • Conduct workplace risk assessments and implement effective hazard controls.
  • Lead investigations of injuries, illnesses, near misses, property damage, and environmental incidents.
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and ensure completion of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Analyze safety performance data and develop strategies to reduce risk and improve performance.
  • Training & Employee Development
  • Develop, implement, and deliver EHS training programs to employees, supervisors, and leaders.
  • Ensure employees understand regulatory requirements, company policies, and safe work practices.
  • Coach and mentor leaders on EHS responsibilities and accountability.
  • Ensure appropriate selection, availability, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Environmental Management
  • Oversee environmental compliance programs including waste management, hazardous materials, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.
  • Support site efforts related to environmental stewardship and sustainability goals.
  • Program Administration
  • Develop and manage EHS budgets and resources.
  • Maintain EHS records, metrics, reports, and performance dashboards.
  • Provide monthly EHS performance updates to site leadership and corporate EHS leadership.
  • Lead and develop EHS personnel and other assigned resources.

Experience

  • Minimum five (5) years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
  • Proven experience managing EHS compliance programs and leading safety improvement initiatives.
  • Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action management.
  • Demonstrated success influencing organizational change and driving a positive safety culture.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable environmental and occupational safety regulations.
  • Experience with risk assessment methodologies, hazard identification, and injury prevention strategies.
  • Working knowledge of ergonomics, machine guarding, hazardous energy control (Lockout/Tagout), contractor safety, and industrial safety practices.
  • Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS management systems.
  • Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
  • Education & Certifications
  • Required Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or a closely related field.
  • Master’s Degree preferred

Preferred Certifications

  • Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Additional certifications related to environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, or safety management systems may be considered.
  • Physical & Environmental Demands
  • Frequent walking and exposure to manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to access production, warehouse, and outdoor work areas.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Master’s Degree preferred

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