EHS / ESG Senior Specialist, NA

Stäubli; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stäubli Corporation in Duncan, SC is seeking an EHS/ESG Senior Specialist to lead regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and sustainability initiatives across our Duncan and Windsor sites. You will drive ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 programs, collaborate with site leadership, and implement policies that uphold safety, environment, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include managing audits, incident investigations, training, data analytics, and continuous improvement of EHS/ESG performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS and ESG experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience maintaining or implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
• Multi‑site manufacturing support experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong organizational, listening and communication skills including ability to write comprehensive technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Lead, support, deploy and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification for Stäubli Duncan
• Lead, support, and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification for Stäubli Windsor
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure IMS compliance
• Collaborate with leaders to complete job hazard assessments and implement EHS/ ESG policies and procedures
• Lead incident investigations including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Apply risk-based thinking to improve EHS/ ESG programs
• Lead and sponsor site safety and environmental programs and ESG committees
• Promote employee engagement in Safety and Sustainability culture
• Monitor exposure to hazards and advise actions when policies are not followed
• Coordinate training with Training and Development
• Participate in internal and external audits for compliance
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve EHS and ESG performance
• Routinely inspect facilities, machinery and safety equipment
• Ensure integration of safety, EHS and sustainability into new processes and changes
• Use data analytics to identify trends and measure improvements
• Align with Stäubli corporate ESG/EHS priorities

Skills

Regulatory compliance

EHS/ESG mgmt

ISO 14001/45001

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Microsoft 365

Communication

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in EH&S

Tools

ISO standards

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stäubli is a value driven technological solutions provider with four dedicated activities: Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics and Textile. We strive for innovation and excellence and are market leaders in many industrial segments. Stäubli guarantees high quality, reliability, and performance - our strong basis for the trusted partnership with our customers worldwide.

Job Description

The EHS/ESG Senior Specialist position implements and maintains company policies and adherence to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. It is involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and is able to propose health, safety and environmental recommendations for implementation.

The position is responsible for ensuring compliance to legal EHS/ESG requirements at Stäubli Corporation in Duncan, SC and Windsor, CA. Based in Duncan, this position serves as the subject matter expert for environmental and occupational regulatory compliance, risk reduction, sustainability initiatives, and Integrated Management System (IMS) performance.

The role is accountable for maintaining, improving, and driving compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, while supporting Stäubli's global sustainability objectives and operational excellence strategy. The position partners closely with site leadership, functional managers, employees, and corporate stakeholders to foster a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Reports to:

Manager Quality and Operational Excellence NA

Responsibilities and Objectives:

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Lead, support, deploy and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification for Stäubli Duncan
• Lead, support, and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification for Stäubli Windsor
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure compliance of the Integrated Management System
• Collaborate with the Managing Director, HR Director, Divisional Directors and other leaders to complete job hazard assessments and implement EHS/ ESG policies and procedures
• Lead all aspects of accident and incident investigations including initial follow-up, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure
• Apply risk-based thinking methodologies to improve EHS/ ESG programs
• Lead and sponsor all site safety and environmental programs including facilitate Safety and ESG committees
• Promote employee engagement and accountability for Safety and Sustainability Culture
• Monitor employee exposure to hazards and develop recommendations for any action needed when safety and environmental policies are not followed by employees
• Work closely with Training and Development to ensure all staff have appropriate applicable training to their work environment
• Perform and/ or cooperate with all internal and external safety and environmental compliance and regulatory audits to ensure compliance
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve EHS and ESG performance while supporting business objectives
• Routinely inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Support integration of safety, EHS and sustainability considerations into new processes, equipment, and facility changes
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends, prioritize risks, and measure effectiveness of improvement actions.
• Partner with Stäubli corporate headquarter personnel to ensure alignment of global ESG/EHS activities and priorities
• Adheres to all safety, quality and environmental standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive EHS and ESG experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience maintaining or implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications
• Multi‑site manufacturing support experience preferred
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
• Strong organizational, listening and communication skills including ability to write comprehensive technical reports
• Self‑motivated, problem‑solver and positive attitude required
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required

Additional Information

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Lead Auditor certification for ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001
• Environmental compliance certifications

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry objects
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
• Dexterity and accuracy as needed to operate equipment
• Must have good hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to navigate and observe all departments within the company
• Work will be onsite at our STC facility in Duncan, SC with up to 25% travel as needed.
• Expectation to follow guidelines set forth in the Employee Handbook.

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Stäubli Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.