EHS Professional
Siemens Mobility
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Job summary
Siemens is seeking an Employee Health & Safety Professional for the Wendell, NC facility. You will lead environmental, health, and safety programs, drive injury prevention, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance Siemens’ Zero Harm Culture.
Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will manage EHS systems aligned with ISO 14001 and 45001, develop training plans, lead audits, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, QA, and HR to strengthen site safety performance.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulations.
- Ability to assess hazards, evaluate risks, and implement effective controls.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing EHS outcomes.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and EHS reporting tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently and interface with all levels.
Responsibilities
- Lead the site’s EHS Management System and align activities with Siemens SI EA policies, standards, and business objectives.
- Serve as an EHS advisor to site leadership on compliance, risk mitigation, and best practices.
- Champion Zero Harm Culture tools and programs across the site.
- Ensure OSHA, EPA, and local regulations compliance; manage permits, inspections, and records.
- Lead injury and near-miss investigations; implement corrective actions.
- Develop and deliver EHS training plans for new hires and ongoing regulatory requirements.
- Engage employees through safety committees and ongoing communication.
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Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation!We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Siemens is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability, and internationality.
Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Electrification & Automation (EA) business unit is headquartered in Wendell, NC. The EA Business Unit has a diverse portfolio of products, including, but not limited to, low-voltage MCC, CMR fuse saver, MV switchgear, MV circuit breakers, and metering, power monitoring, power quality, and protective relay maintenance and systems of a standard nature.
The EHS Professional will play a key role in managing and supporting a broad range of environmental, health, and safety programs for a manufacturing facility in Wendell, NC. Reporting to the EHS Manager, this role drives injury and illness prevention, protects the environment, ensures regulatory compliance, manages risk, enhances emergency readiness, and advances Siemens’ Zero Harm Culture. The EHS Professional oversees the site’s EHS programs and management systems aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, collaborates with site leadership and employees, and implements continuous improvement initiatives that support safe, sustainable manufacturing operations.
- Lead the site’s EHS Management System and align activities with Siemens SI EA policies, standards, and business objectives.
- Serve as an EHS advisor to site leadership, providing guidance on compliance, risk mitigation, and best practices.
- Champion and promote Zero Harm Culture tools (e.g., Walk & Talks, near‑miss reporting, safety committees, recognition of safe behaviors).
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local requirements; manage permits, inspections, reports, and recordkeeping.
- Lead injury and near‑miss investigations; identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage and develop high‑risk programs including LOTO, machine guarding, electrical safety, working at heights, confined space, industrial trucks, ergonomics, and contractor safety.
- Support internal and external audits; ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain EHS training plans for new‑hire orientation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
- Deliver EHS training and maintain accurate training documentation and records.
- Engage employees through safety committees, improvement initiatives, and ongoing communication that reinforces safe work practices.
- Lead emergency response planning and drills for the facility.
- Coordinate with local emergency agencies as needed.
- Manage workers’ compensation and return‑to‑work programs.
- Track, analyze, and report leading and lagging indicators to site leadership and regional EHS.
- Maintain and update EHS procedures, standards, and work instructions to ensure clear, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Maintain customer qualification information in required third‑party safety systems to support access and compliance for customer‑required audits.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, HR, and other site stakeholders to strengthen EHS culture and performance.
- Work closely with the Wendell EHS Manager for alignment and support.
- Participate in cross‑functional teams to drive sitewide improvement initiatives.
- 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
- Ability to assess hazards, evaluate risks, and implement effective controls.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and influencing EHS outcomes.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and comfortable with digital EHS platforms and reporting tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently and interface with all organizational levels.
- BS/BA in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
- Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (ISO 18001/OHSAS 18001 experience beneficial).
- Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.
- Experience in electrical, heavy industrial, or similar manufacturing environments.
- Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust across organizational levels.
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemenshere .
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
- Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees.
- Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
- The pay range for this position is $66,973 - $114,811 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this linkAccommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, clickhere .
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this linkAccommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, clickhere .
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered foremployment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
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