EHS Specialist

EHS SpecialistThe EHS Specialist will partner directly with site Operations leaders to drive EHS ownership and accountability. This role is intended for people with 3 or more years' HSE experience who have deep knowledge of applicable regulations, root cause analysis, and an ability to work independently in high-risk scenarios.Essential Functions:Assist in administering and building upon mandatory safety training for the plant to ensure compliance and ensure employees, temporary employees, and transferred employees receive proper trainingAssist in the injury/illness and near-miss incident investigation process, review reports, and follow up as necessaryPerform risk assessments of site operations to determine risk and implement defenses to protect employees from uncontrolled riskInspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazardsAssist in/drive the development of equipment-specific lockout tagout procedures and standard work instructions.Prepare reports, present safety recommendations, and maintain corresponding accountsAssist in implementing effective risk management solutions and plansEnsure employees operate in a safe, orderly, and clean environment.Provide information and assistance to the safety committee and serve on the committeeMember of the First Aid/CPR Responder/ERT teamManage occupational injuries and illnesses from time of injury through full return-to-workAbility To/Training Requirements:In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standardsMust understand and follow all departmental safety rulesUnderstand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)Knowledge of ISO Management Systems (14001 and 45001)Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental, or related technical disciplineBilingual preferred (ability to understand, read, write and speak English and Spanish)Manufacturing experience preferredCapacity to work overtime as neededPhysical Demands and Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.Physical Demands:Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reachingUse of hands for handling, grasping, and manipulating materials and toolsAbility to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 poundsWorking Conditions:Work performed in a manufacturing environmentExposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperaturesJob Offer Fraud AlertWe take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.Our company will **never**:Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment processRequest passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or textExtend a job offer without a formal interview processCommunicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo)All legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official company email domain (ending in @prysmian.com).If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at View email address on click.appcast.io, 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.Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.