EHS & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Vertiv; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The EHS & Continuous Improvement Specialist at Vertiv's Columbus facility leads daily environmental, health and safety programs, hazard reduction, regulatory compliance and training, while applying VOS and Lean methods to improve safety and operations.

You will coordinate corrective actions, support incident investigations and ensure safe execution in laboratories and test bays, partnering with engineering, maintenance and leadership to embed safe practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Industrial Technology or related field.
• 3–5 years of EHS/industrial operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements; NFPA 70E preferred.
• Experience with incident investigations and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily EHS programs in laboratories and test areas.
• Identify hazards and implement controls; drive corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and perform root-cause analyses.
• Support continuous improvement using VOS, Lean, 5S and standard work.

Skills

EHS leadership

Hazard analysis

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Eng

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The EHS & Continuous Improvement Specialist is the on-site, hands-on resource for environmental, health and safety at the Dearborn facility. The role leads daily execution of EHS programs, hazard reduction, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, training, and corrective actions in a laboratory and testing environment. The Specialist is expected not only to identify and report concerns, but also to take ownership for implementing practical improvements and verifying that corrective actions are effective and sustained.

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The EHS & Continuous Improvement Specialist is the on-site, hands-on resource for environmental, health and safety at the Dearborn facility. The role leads daily execution of EHS programs, hazard reduction, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, training, and corrective actions in a laboratory and testing environment. The Specialist is expected not only to identify and report concerns, but also to take ownership for implementing practical improvements and verifying that corrective actions are effective and sustained. The role also supports continuous improvement using Vertiv Operating System (VOS) principles, including Lean problem-solving, standard work, visual management, workplace organization, and employee engagement. EHS and Safety remain the primary responsibility, with continuous improvement methods used to strengthen safe, reliable and disciplined operations.

Responsibilities

• EHS leadership and culture: Maintain a visible presence in laboratories, test bays and support areas; engage employees and leaders; reinforce "We Lead with Safety" and proactive risk ownership.
• Hazard identification and control: Conduct inspections, audits, workplace observations, job hazard analyses and risk assessments; select and help implement effective engineering, administrative and PPE controls.
• Corrective action execution: Own or coordinate corrective actions from inspections, audits, incidents and risk assessments; remove barriers, drive timely closure and verify effectiveness.
• Incident prevention and investigation: Lead or support investigations of injuries, near misses, safety violations and environmental events, including root-cause analysis, action development and lessons learned.
• High-risk work programs: Support implementation and day-to-day execution of electrical safety/NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout and hazardous energy control, machine guarding, powered industrial trucks and aerial lifts, contractor safety, ergonomics, chemical safety, PPE and emergency preparedness.
• Laboratory and equipment safety: Participate in equipment reviews, prototype builds, test setup changes, facility modifications and management-of-change activities to eliminate or reduce risk before work begins.
• Compliance and environmental support: Help ensure conformance with applicable federal, state, local and Vertiv requirements; support inspections, recordkeeping, waste management, spill prevention, permitting and required reports.
• Training and communication: Coordinate and deliver EHS orientation and task-specific training; maintain records; communicate safety metrics, trends, emerging risks and corrective-action status.
• Continuous improvement execution: Facilitate focused workshops, kaizen events, structured problem-solving, 5S/workplace organization, standard work and visual management to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee experience.
• Partnership: Work closely with employees, supervisors, engineering, maintenance, facilities, quality and leadership to embed safe practices into daily work and sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Industrial Technology or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in EHS, engineering, manufacturing, industrial operations, laboratory/testing operations or a similar environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and industrial safety principles; familiarity with NFPA 70E and electrical-safety requirements strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to move from hazard identification to practical execution, including corrective-action ownership and sustained closure.
• Experience with incident investigation, root-cause analysis, risk assessment, EHS audits and training.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence employees and leaders across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while spending significant time in operational work areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience with environmental compliance and with Lean, continuous improvement, VOS, 5S or Kaizen. OSHA 30-Hour, ASP/CSP, Lean Six Sigma or similar credentials are valued.

Time Travel Required

• 0%
• Located at the Dearborn facility in Columbus, Ohio; significant daily presence in laboratories, test bays and other operational areas.

About Us

Vertiv 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.

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

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

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