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Job type full-time
Full job description
A leader in technology and innovation, southwire company, llc is one of north america’s largest wire and cable producersSouthwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, oem wire products and engineered productsIn addition, southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand toolsWe are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunitiesOur nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communitiesHow will you power what’s possible?
Summary: the integration ehs specialist is responsible for supporting the environmental, health, and safety program for the southwire company tools, components & assembled products distribution divisionProvides regulatory expertise to ensure regulatory requirements applicable to the facility are knownPlans, organizes, and implements environmental, health, and safety activities at the facility and assists in monitoring all facility activities to ensure that regulatory requirements are met.
Description of duties and responsibilities:
Ensure all facility management staff and appropriate operational personnel are knowledgeable of current and pending regulatory requirements, permit conditions, and other restrictions imposed by federal, state and local authorities.
Assist in creating processes that identify, evaluate, and control hazards in the workplace.
Manage the sites’ environmental programs including, but not limited to, permits, environmental samples, periodic audits/inspections, and training.
Prepare and administer safety, environmental, occupational, and health courses and training programs as required by regulations and site specific risk/opportunities.
Implement and maintain required compliance programs/processes along with required documentation.
Assist in the development and implementation of corporate/location environmental, health & safety initiatives.
Assist in continual improvement activities and participation in engagement activities.
Participate and lead incident investigation and root cause analysis as required.
Qualifications and experience requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, engineering discipline or other related field required.
Experience working in environmental and safety in general industry and/or construction is preferred (2-5 yrs).
Requires knowledge of general industry standards, to include ergonomics, machine guarding, electrical hazards, loto, etc.
Ability to effectively work with people at all levels of the organization and effectively communicate both orally and written.
Skilled at managing multiple projects at once and providing feedback to managers.
Adept at resolving complex problems encountered in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of microsoft office applications.
Ability to work non-traditional hours or shifts.
Must be capable of long walks over rough terrain and climbing ladders to elevated locations.
Professional certification in safety and/or environmental is desired.
Ability to travel up to 50-75% of the time.
Benefits we offer:
401k matching
Family and individual insurance packages (health, life, dental, and vision)
Paid time off & paid holidays
Long & short-term disability
Identity theft plans
Retirement & pension plans
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement programs
Advancement & professional growth opportunities
Parental leave
& more
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.
