Specialist, EHS - Environmental Health and Safety

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers.

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products.

In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions.

The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities.

Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.

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Location : Huntersville, NC

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Pay Rate : custom Min- custom Max

Southwire Job Description

Overall Summary :

The EHS Specialist works within the Environmental Health and Safety Department to support operations and foster a culture of zero injuries and ensure compliance.

This role will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing environmental, health and safety activities at the facility.

This role will assist in monitoring all facility activities to ensure that regulatory and company requirements are met. This position would also respond to emergency situations when they arise.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conducting risk assessments related to jobs performed by team members and suggests risk mitigation strategies through programs such as Job Safety Analysis, ergonomics process, machine safeguarding, etc.
• Training, Tracking and Auditing compliance with plant safety interactions to ensure we meet monthly goals.
• Facilitate and track training in relation to OSHA, EPA, EH&S policies, practices and procedures including but not limited to orientations and monthly trainings.
• Maintaining accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems.
• Support all mandatory air, water, and waste compliance assurance-monitoring activities at the facility.
• Support in the implementation of new EH&S programs.
• Execute action items from safety investigations to drive closure of effective corrective / preventative actions as assigned.
• Perform other duties, as assigned, in support of the EHS Continuum.

Requirements :

• BA in EHS or other related fields
• 1-3 years of experience working in an EHS role or related field
• OSHA Certification, preferred

Competencies

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Collaborates

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Benefits We Offer :

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave

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Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.