EHS Coordinator II

WEG; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG's Marathon Electric facility in Wisconsin is seeking an entry-level EHS specialist responsible for completing trainings, driving safety projects on the production floor, and supporting daily EHS functions.

You will audit equipment, assist with incident investigations, train new hires on safety policies, and help implement energy-reduction initiatives and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with EHS and safety programs.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Outlook).
• Familiar with OSHA, DNR, or EPA rules (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Audit and maintain EHS and production equipment on a monthly or weekly basis and repair as needed.
• Assist with incident investigations and problem solving activities in regards to injuries, near misses, and environmental matters.
• Train newly hired associates with the site safety policies and programs
• Train associates on various EHS functions (forklift, crane, aerial lift, etc.)
• Audit facility for compliance with EHS rules and regulations and address as needed.
• Inspect and test fire systems as necessary.
• Handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage and disposal
• Complete projects as assigned by the EHS manager
• Completing security audits of the premises
• Assist with tracking, logging, and fixing issues in regards to the safety observation program.
• Identifying and implement safety improvements throughout the facility
• Engage in various committees and programs for the facility to improve the safety and quality of work
• Identify and implement projects to reduce energy consumption

Skills

EHS and safety experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation, and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.

Brief summary of responsibilities:

This is an entry level environmental health and safety position for which the primary responsibility will be to complete EHS trainings, complete safety projects throughout the facility, complete various audits and evaluations, and maintain the daily and monthly EHS functions of the production floor.

Responsibilities in this role include:

• Audit and maintain EHS and production equipment on a monthly or weekly basis and repair as needed (fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, ladders, ect.)
• Assist with incident investigations and problem solving activities in regards to injuries, near misses, and environmental matters.
• Train newly hired associates with the site safety policies and programs
• Train associates on various EHS functions (forklift, crane, aerial lift, ect.)
• Audit facility for compliance with EHS rules and regulations and address as needed.
• Inspect and test fire systems as necessary
• Handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage and disposal
• Complete projects as assigned by the EHS manager
• Completing security audits of the premises
• Assist with tracking, logging, and fixing issues in regards to the safety observation program.
• Identifying and implement safety improvements throughout the facility
• Engage in various committees and programs for the facility to improve the safety and quality of work (Emergency response, safety committee, ect.)
• Identify and implement projects to reduce energy consumption

Required Qualifications:

• EHS and safety experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office including excel and outlook.
• Knowledge of office programs is required due to the training and documenting nature of this role.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DNR, or EPA rules is a plus

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.

WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.

WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.

Our business areas are divided as follows.

Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment

This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.

Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)

Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.

Commercial and Appliance Motors

In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.

Paints and Varnishes

In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.