EHS Specialist

lighteracareers; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

LIGHTERA, located in Norcross, GA, seeks an EHS Specialist to support a 24/7 high-volume process. You will interact with regulators, lead investigations, and drive safety compliance across the facility.

The role requires 2–5 years in related fields, relevant certifications, and strong training and communication skills to maintain a safe, compliant workplace. Excellent benefits accompany this full‑time position.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in a related field is preferred
• MS/MA in a related field is acceptable with 2-4 years experience
• Certification is required in some areas

Responsibilities

• Interact with regulatory agencies regarding citations, notices of violation, and permit renewals
• Develop trend analyses and metrics to decrease injury rates and improve compliance
• Lead root cause investigations of OSHA recordable injuries and near misses
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain proper safety signage
• Coordinate training and ensure training compliance across the plant
• Develop, implement, and manage EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

EHS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Training & development

Safety inspections

Education

MS/MA in related field

Certification in related areas

Job description

Composing the core of a brighter world

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proventrack recordof being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing,manufacturingand supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders,customersand employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.

JOB PURPOSE

OFS, a leading manufacturer of optical fiber, cable and apparatus has an EHS Specialist position available at our fiber manufacturing facility located in Norcross, Georgia. This position will support a very dynamic, high-tech, and high-volume process that runs 24/7.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Generally, 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Generally, 2-4 years of experience in a related field. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
• Certification is required in some areas. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications) 2-5 years' experience in the EHS or related field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Interacts with regulatory agencies as it relates to citations, notices of violation, informal conferences, appeals, submittals, permit renewals, inspections, and corrective actions.

• Assists with the strategic development of trend analyses and metrics reports for the facility to decrease injury rates and improve compliance.
• Assists with the analyses, development and implementation of processes that improve the effectiveness of the EHS programs.
• Provides EHS-related training to location managers and associates as needed.
• Conduct root cause investigations of all OSHA recordable injuries and near misses.
• Conduct safety inspections of all buildings daily, documenting all findings.
• Maintain/post proper Safety signage throughout the facility. Report all significant findings of the facility walkthroughs to the EH&S Manager on a daily basis.
• Meeting with management team to define EHS goals and objectives

• Coordinates training and/or training materials to all plant employees in all safety and regulatory programs, documents and tracks training compliance.
• Conducting inspections, identifying hazardous conditions and EHS violations.
• Providing solutions and intervention strategies for industrial hygiene, health and safety hazards.
• Developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs.
• Ensuring EHS programs are effective and compliant with all governing regulations.
• Conducting health and safety audits and inspections.
• Leading accident investigation team, utilizing Root Cause Analysis (5 Why's) to identify causes and corrective actions to prevent similar occurrences.
• Establish and directs plant safety shift(s) committees and their activities.
• Monitoring and evaluation of operational processes and employee engagement
• Update and develop written safety programs, conduct monthly Safety Committee Meetings, and investigate and resolve employee health and safety concerns.
• Perform Safety Orientations for new hires.
• Meeting with management team to define EHS goals and objectives
• Perform/Coordinate safety training for applicable employees to meet annual and intermittent requirements, including Hot Work, Lockout/Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, First Responder Training, Hearing Conservation, Hazardous Material Training, Fire Extinguisher Training, emergency evacuation, medical emergency, and severe weather drills.

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discovernew solutionsfor the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures,maintaininga clean, organized work area, wearing, andproperly storingall personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

Visa sponsorshipnotavailable. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.