Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Vertiv Co; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Mexicali, MX, seeks an EHS Specialist to lead safety initiatives, manage metrics, and drive regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on establishing a strong safety culture, implementing prevention systems, and coordinating with the Vertiv Operating System (VOS) to reduce risks and improve performance. Fluency in English and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Six years of EHS experience in manufacturing operations or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and promote safety as a Vertiv core value and drive a positive safety culture.
• Assist in resolutions of a wide scope of EHS-related situations.
• Maintain data collection and reporting systems for EHS metrics and KPIs.
• Assist with analysis of metrics and ways to improve safety systems, policies, and programs.
• Coordinate EHS metrics and best practices with the Vertiv Operating System (VOS).
• Ensure new equipment and work areas comply with safety and environmental regs and Vertiv best practices.
• Provide guidance and oversight for best practices across the facility.
• Advise the EHS Manager on risks, incidents, programs, and policies.
• Develop and implement required EHS training for employees.
• Maintain SDS, JSA, training records, and incident logs per OSHA and Vertiv.
• Interface with all levels for safety engagement; conduct incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation claims management in Mexico.
• Support Emergency Response Program and local MERT.
• Oversee site contractor safety programs and audits.
• Normal work week is day shift; some after-hours/weekend work may be required.
• Some travel for training and cross-facility inspections.

Skills

Safety Leadership

EHS Management

Regulatory Compliance

English Proficiency

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Chemical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish, maintain, and promote safety as a Vertiv core value and drive a positive safety culture


• Assists in the resolutions of a wide scope of EHS-related situations


• Maintain data collection and reporting systems for EHS metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)


• Assists with analysis of metrics and ways to improve safety systems, policies, and programs


• Coordinate EHS metrics and best practices with the Vertiv Operating System (VOS)


• Ensure new equipment, machines, workstations, and assembly lines are implemented following all applicable safety and environmental regulatory requirements and Vertiv best practices


• Provide guidance and oversight for the collection, sharing, and implementation of best practices throughout the facility


• Advise the EHS Manager on facility risks, incidents, actions, programs, and policies


• Establish, monitor, enforce, and improve EHS systems, programs, policies, and procedures to reduce or eliminate risk by implementation of prevention systems


• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments in conjunction with applicable safety programs and regulatory requirements


• Assist with employee safety committee, safety suggestion program, and safety promotional activities


• Evaluate, develop, and implement required EHS training for employees


• Maintain site safety records, such as Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Job Hazard Analyses (JSA), safety training records


• Maintain incident and injury records and logs as required by OSHA and Vertiv


• Ensure work areas are ergonomically correct


• Interface with all levels of the organization for safety engagement and compliance


• Conduct incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions


• Assist with Workers’ Compensation claims management or equivalent in mexico


• Have a strong working knowledge of all manufacturing safety requirements, including machine guarding, welding and brazing, powder coat and autophoretic painting, powered industrial vehicles, material storage, loading docks, electrical test facilities, and assembly line operations


• Manage and support the Emergency and Crisis Management Response Program and local Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)


• Manage the site contractor safety program to ensure contractor compliance with Vertiv rules


• Perform other related duties as needed


• Normal work week is day shift Monday-Friday, but some after-hours and weekend work may be required for off-shift training, emergencies, or other special situations


• Some travel may be required for training and cross-facility inspections and audits

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 6 years EHS experience in manufacturing operations or equivalent

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff

• Ability to communicate in English verbally and written.


• Ability to lead teams and participate as team player.


• Broad knowledge of manufacturing facility regulatory compliance requirements


• English written and fluent speaking is required for daily calls and reports

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree as Industrial Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or equivalent or equivalent qualification of education and experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• No Special Physical Requirements X


• Light Lifting (5 Ibs.-25 Ibs.)


• Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. – 45 Ibs.)


• Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)


• Frequent Standing


• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping


• Frequent bending / twisting


• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)


• Frequent driving (car, van, truck)

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Extreme cold (below 32*)


• Extreme heat (above 100*)


• Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)


• Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)


• Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)


• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture


• Customer Focus


• Operational Excellence


• Innovation


• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it


• Act with urgency


• Foster a customer-first mindset


• Think big and execute


• Lead by example


• Drive continuous improvement


• Learn and seek out development


• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

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