Safety & Environmental Specialist at S & C Electric Company Chicago, IL

Safety & Environmental Specialist – S & C Electric Company, Chicago, IL. Hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site with Flexibility Compensation The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $73,920 - $95,495. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria. Key Responsibilities Provide Safety & Environmental guidance and support for Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) programs, including but not limited to: Behavior Based Safety (BBS) programs, Location Emergency Response Plan (LERP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Ergonomics, Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV), industrial air and noise monitoring, sustainability and waste management compliance, Department of Transportation (DOT), NFPA 70E, and other applicable OSHA compliance to reduce workplace injury. Refine existing programs and procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency or eliminate their need; review and update safety policies and procedures on a routine basis to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and corporate standards. Track federal, state and local safety & environmental regulations and evaluate their effects on company operations. Interface with various stakeholders (e.g., Operations, technical support) to meet assigned safety & environmental objectives and drive action items to completion. Establish and coordinate facility audits, inspections, and observations to ensure all operations are in compliance with regulatory requirements; follow‑up with Operations to ensure corrective actions are completed and documented, and conduct audits as needed, performing systematic review of audit data entry and analysis to track trends for all audits. Develop suitable safety and environmental training content and delivery modes, in line with global, regional and legal requirements; conduct gap assessments to identify competence needs, adjust curriculum to reflect site‑specific demands, and organize and provide appropriate training using a Learning Management System. Perform virtual and physical ergonomic assessments and recommendations using standard ergonomic analysis tools and/or Digital Human Modeling to identify and prioritize ergonomic risk factors, comply with corporate guidelines and standards, improve operator efficiency, quality, reduce cost, improve safety and eliminate operator injury. Collaborate with cross‑functional organizations within S&C to drive environmental initiatives including waste reduction, reuse, recycling, resource conservation, circularity, recyclable contents and materials. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and/or environmental, mechanical/industrial/electrical engineering, chemistry, environmental science, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated sustained high‑level performance in safety & environmental functions with strong oral and written communication skills. Experience working with Enterprise EHS Management Software to record injuries, investigate incidents, and track action items through closeout. Incident investigation proficiency that includes risk assessment, root cause analysis, countermeasure development, and PDCA measures. Experience working in one or more of the following areas: Low Voltage Electrical Safety (LOTO and NFPA 70E), Electrical and Electronics Laboratories, Fire Prevention and Protection, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms or Powered Industrial Trucks. Ability to simultaneously handle a variety of safety & environmental projects and assignments and to bring an effective approach to the solution of technical objectives. Proven ability to design and deliver training. Willingness to travel to other S&C locations within and outside the United States. Experience with chemical manufacturing or heavy manufacturing environment. Experience in data analytics and finding correlations in data. Must be able to work flexible shifts as needed. Relevant Experience Required Two to four years of experience as a Safety & Environmental professional (preferred), or equivalent experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment. Major Physical Demands This job may require periodic travel by car and/or airline to S&C locations and perform in-person inspections and investigations in a wide variety of factory and office environments or attend off‑site seminars and training activities for continued safety and/or environmental development (5% or less). Activities such as standing, extensive walking, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and handling, with occasional exposure to hot/cold temperatures. Frequent use of computers and office equipment is required. Ability to travel occasionally to other facilities and flexibility to work non‑traditional business hours as needed. Benefits S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Formation Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support). Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave. Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic). S&C Electric is committed to equal‑opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr