EHS Coordinator II: Safety & Compliance

WEG Electric Corp; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Group seeks an entry-level Environmental Health and Safety professional to join our facility team. Primary duties include completing EHS trainings, driving safety projects on the production floor, and performing audits and evaluations to maintain daily and monthly EHS functions.

The role involves training new associates on safety policies, conducting hazard assessments, and supporting incident investigations. Strong MS Office skills and knowledge of OSHA/EPA guidelines are preferred.

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

Responsibilities

• Audit and maintain EHS and production equipment on a monthly or weekly basis and repair as needed (fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, ladders, etc)
• 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 experience

MS Office proficiency

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WEG Group seeks an entry-level Environmental Health and Safety professional to join our facility team. Primary duties include completing EHS trainings, driving safety projects on the production floor, and performing audits and evaluations to maintain daily and monthly EHS functions.

The role involves training new associates on safety policies, conducting hazard assessments, and supporting incident investigations. Strong MS Office skills and knowledge of OSHA/EPA guidelines are preferred.