Data Center EHS Specialist - OSHA 30 Certified

Ericsson; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. in New Albany, Ohio, is seeking an EHS Specialist to implement and run the company’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Well-Being programs at a designated data center site.

The role serves as the primary onsite EHS resource, ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors. Working within established EHS policies, standards, and procedures, the EHS Specialist conducts inspections, supports risk assessments, monitors compliance, assists

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher in OHS or related field.
• OSHA 10/30 certifications required.
• 3+ years EHS experience in data center or similar.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support Ericsson EHS policies, standards, programs, and procedures at the data center site.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections, safety observations, and compliance audits to identify hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Support risk assessments, job hazard analyses, permit reviews, and safe work planning for operational and maintenance activities.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, customer requirements, and site-specific procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and corrective action tracking to support continuous improvement.
• Oversee contractor safety activities, including documentation review, site orientation, work authorization, and compliance monitoring.
• Monitor high-risk work activities such as electrical work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, confined space entry, working at heights, and material handling operations.
• Maintain EHS records, training documentation, permits, inspection reports, and compliance-related files.
• Coordinate and deliver site-specific EHS training, orientations, toolbox talks, and safety communications.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills, evacuations, and response procedures.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including waste management, spill prevention, and environmental inspections.
• Track and report site EHS metrics, trends, and corrective actions while escalating significant risks or compliance concerns to leadership.
• Promote employee engagement and participation in safety initiatives, fostering a culture aligned with Ericsson's commitment to Target Zero.

Skills

OSHA 10/30 Certified

Strong communication

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

EHS management systems

Independent worker

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS management systems

Job description

Ericsson Inc. in New Albany, Ohio, is seeking an EHS Specialist to implement and run the company’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Well-Being programs at a designated data center site.

The role serves as the primary onsite EHS resource, ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors. Working within established EHS policies, standards, and procedures, the EHS Specialist conducts inspections, supports risk assessments, monitors compliance, assists