EHS Specialist

prysmiangroup; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Las Vegas, NV seeks an EHS Specialist to partner with site Operations leaders to drive EHS ownership and accountability. The role targets professionals with 3+ years of HSE experience, strong knowledge of regulations, and ability to work independently in high-risk settings.

Essential duties include safety training, incident investigations, risk assessments, facility inspections, and lockout/tagout procedure support, with a focus on maintaining a safe, compliant plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related technical discipline.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering mandatory safety training for the plant and ensure proper delivery to employees.
• Support incident investigations (injury/illness/near-misses) and follow up on findings.
• Perform risk assessments and implement defenses to protect employees.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify hazards.
• Contribute to lockout/tagout procedures and standard work instructions.
• Prepare reports and safety recommendations for management.
• Support risk management solutions and ensure a safe working environment.
• Provide information to the safety committee and participate as a member.
• Assist in occupational injury/illness management from injury to return-to-work.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

EPA standards

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental, or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY : The EHS Specialist will partner directly with site Operations leaders to drive EHS ownership and accountability. This role is intended for people with 3 or more years' HSE experience who have deep knowledge of applicable regulations, root cause analysis, and an ability to work independently in high-risk scenarios.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in administering and building upon mandatory safety training for the plant to ensure compliance and ensure employees, temporary employees, and transferred employees receive proper training
• Assist in the injury/illness and near-miss incident investigation process, review reports, and follow up as necessary
• Perform risk assessments of site operations to determine risk and implement defenses to protect employees from uncontrolled risk
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards
• Assist in/drive the development of equipment-specific lockout tagout procedures and standard work instructions.
• Prepare reports, present safety recommendations, and maintain corresponding accounts
• Assist in implementing effective risk management solutions and plans
• Ensure employees operate in a safe, orderly, and clean environment.
• Provide information and assistance to the safety committee and serve on the committee
• Member of the First Aid/CPR Responder/ERT team
• Manage occupational injuries and illnesses from time of injury through full return-to-work

ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
• Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules
• Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Knowledge of ISO Management Systems (14001 and 45001)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental, or related technical discipline
• Bilingual preferred (ability to understand, read, write and speak English and Spanish)
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Capacity to work overtime as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Use of hands for handling, grasping, and manipulating materials and tools
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions

• Work performed in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prys