EHS Specialist

A. O. Smith Corporation; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Retirement security savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking an EHS Specialist responsible for supporting environmental health safety functions and ensuring compliance at their Cookeville, TN facility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety and 3-5+ years of relevant experience in safety programs, including knowledge of OSHA standards. This full-time role offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years related experience in manufacturing plant safety programs including Lock out Tag out and hazard communication.
• OSHA 511 and/or ASP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations including US EPA, OSHA, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with preparing annual plant budget for EHSS.
• Perform safety training sessions and manage EHSS through an ISO-based management platform.
• Report safety performance to Corporate EHSS Director.
• Maintain EHSS via ISO-based systems and reporting tools.
• Perform incident investigations and safety audits.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Effective communication

Project management

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety/EHS related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

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A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Provides support in all Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHSS) functions and coordinates plant wide safety and environmental efforts and compliance. Responsibilities may include but not limited to EHSS specific projects, program implementation, audits, training, compliance, risk assessments, worker’s compensation, and EHSS systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with preparing annual plant budget for EHSS
• Represent facility on Global EHSS Council
• Perform safety training sessions and hold toolbox talks with plant operators.
• Manage EHSS through ISO-based management platform and reporting tools.
• Perform routine tasks such as project safety plans, job hazard analyses, incident investigations, workplace observations and ensuring safety equipment is maintained
• Assist with Company-wide programs such as drug testing and safety awards
• Report safety performance to Corporate EHSS Director and plant management
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety/ EHS related field
• 3-5+ years related experience in manufacturing plant safety programs to include Lock out Tag out, fall protection, hazard communication, etc.
• OSHA 511 and /or ASP certification preferred.
• Works effectively both independently or as part of a team.
• Good general problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and current understanding of all applicable regulations including federal, state and local laws and standards. (US EPA, SSHA, DOT, OSHA, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective written & verbal communication.
• Project management - Safety meetings, Safety committees, Leadership meetings, manage ISO program

Benefits

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

EEO & ADA Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.