Health and Safety Specialist

Prysmian EHS RolePrysmian is the world's leading manufacturer of wire and cable. Our North American footprint expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Encore Wire. With nearly 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 33,000 globally, every year Prysmian manufactures thousands of miles of underground and underwater cables for power transmission and distribution, medium and low voltage cables for construction and infrastructure as well as a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for telecommunications.Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is committed to excellence as we help transform the world around us.Position OverviewRole works directly with site Operations leaders to drive EHS ownership and accountability. Role reports directly to the Safety Manager with frequent interaction and direction from the Safety Director. This position is a critical partnership between the Operations team and the EHS team to cultivate a behavior-based safety culture.ResponsibilitiesProvides technical safety and health support and information to the site Operations team.Coordinates and delivers EHS training to employees.Responsible for execution of the site safety improvement plan.Performs risk assessments of site operations to determine risk and implement defenses to protect employees from uncontrolled risk.Manages all aspects of workplace injuries and near misses. Including documenting incidents, leading incident investigation teams, determining root cause(s) and implementing corrective action(s).Participates in new product / process reviews including process hazard analyses, operator training, Job Safety Analysis, etcPerforms other related duties as required and assigned.Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a results driven, team oriented environmentMaintain confidentialityMake independent decisionsDemonstrate excellent organizational skillsUse PC and related software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Gensuite)Handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlinesDeliver executive presentations to site leadership teamQualifications1 - 3 years of experience in Health and SafetyMust be bilingual - English and Spanish speakingExperience in ergonomics and completing functional ergo assessments.Understands Federal and State occupational safety and health regulations and monitor regulatory changes as they occur.Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.