EHS & Safety Compliance Specialist

Vertiv; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Anderson, SC is seeking an EHS Specialist to plan, implement, and manage local EHS programs and initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a safety-first culture at the facility. You will guide site leadership on risk reduction, training, and continuous improvement to drive toward zero injuries.

Responsibilities include leading safety initiatives, maintaining SDS and JSA records, coordinating with Learning and Development for training, performing regular audits, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, construction, or warehouse operations.
• Strong familiarity with construction activities including rigging and loading.
• Strong organizational and research skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills to influence safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and promote safety as a Vertiv core value and drive a positive safety culture.
• Identify and prioritize EHS initiatives in support of business needs.
• Coordinate with Learning and Development to evaluate, develop, and assist in EHS training.
• Maintain site safety records (SDS, JSA, ergonomic assessments).
• Maintain incident and injury records in OSHA and Vertiv systems.
• Some travel may be required for training and cross-facility inspections and audits.
• Perform safety/environmental/housekeeping facility walkthroughs regularly.
• Maintain data collection and reporting systems for EHS metrics and KPIs.
• Coordinate EHS metrics with the Vertiv Operating System (VOS).
• Ensure new equipment/workstations comply with safety and environmental requirements.
• Advise the EHS leader on facility risks, incidents, actions, programs, and policies.
• Measure and monitor environmental impacts per policy and regulations.
• Establish and improve EHS systems and procedures to reduce risk and injuries.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Assist employee safety committee and safety promotions.
• Assist in incident investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Support Emergency and Crisis Management and local MERT.
• Conduct audits with on-site contractors and ensure guidelines are understood.
• Normal work week is day shift, some after-hours/weekend work may be required.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Influence at management

Smartsheet

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Vertiv in Anderson, SC is seeking an EHS Specialist to plan, implement, and manage local EHS programs and initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a safety-first culture at the facility. You will guide site leadership on risk reduction, training, and continuous improvement to drive toward zero injuries.

Responsibilities include leading safety initiatives, maintaining SDS and JSA records, coordinating with Learning and Development for training, performing regular audits, and