Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Weekend EHS Specialist to join the Power & Thermal Management Division supporting the Starline Team. This position reports to Canonsburg, PA . The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist will assist in the continual improvement and maintenance of a comprehensive EHS program.

Responsibilities

• Under the leadership of the EHS manager, the EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring that Starline’s Canonsburg facility is in compliance with all state, federal, DEP, and OSHA regulations regarding health and safety
• Maintain an existing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) program, Emergency Action Plan, Legal Register, and Risk Management System
• Ensure Emergency Response plans are in proper working conditions and leading competency drills
• Conduct activities related to environmental compliance, reporting, regulatory permitting, hazardous waste handling, and waste reduction/recycling programs
• Oversee maintenance of all safety records including the SDS database and GHS program implementation.
• Monitor trends related to employee work-related injuries
• Ensure compliance of the on-site wastewater treatment plant
• Ensure all company vehicles are within Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance
• Conduct monthly safety committee meetings, reporting safety metrics, and departmental safety audits
• Demonstrate high standards of conduct and integrity
• Additional duties as required by management

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, safety, environmental sciences
• Alternative an engineering degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to work the Weekend Shift - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams with diverse backgrounds and skill sets
• Ability to host and present safety topics to large groups
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of ISO-14001:2015 and ISO-45001:2018 Management Systems
• Strong documentation skills with revision control
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to train and certify forklift operators in accordance with OSHA requirements

Personal Qualities/Behaviors:

• This position will have exposure to the manufacturing areas where, under certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required
• Ability to stand, bend and walk for extended periods of time
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently
• Primary working hours will be weekend shift.

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.