EHS Specialist: Compliance, Training & Audits

Emerson Electric Co; Aiken (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an EH&S Specialist to collaborate with the department manager to develop and implement Environmental Health & Safety programs ensuring regulatory compliance and company policies. The role includes providing safety training, reporting incidents, conducting inspections, and driving employee engagement in safety initiatives.

Responsibilities focus on implementing EHS policies, supporting incident investigations, audits, and interface with regulators.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant work experience in a safety role.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems.
• U.S. Persons only: citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 22 CFR §120.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Support investigations of incidents and unsafe conditions; help identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Lead safety observations and participate in audits and regulatory interface (OSHA, EPA, state/local regulators).
• Assist in environmental programs and liaise with management during EHS meetings.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Safety management systems

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field

ISO-14001, 45001 experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the EH&S Specialist you will work closely with the department manager in the development and implementation of the Environmental Health & Safety programs ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures. Provide safety training and education. Report and participate in plant incidents, employee injuries, and conduct safety inspections and audits. Develop and initiate employee engagement activities.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Implement, execute, and ensure compliance with Company's Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures. Ensure all required company and regulatory reporting requirements are submitted on time.
• Responsible for assisting management personnel in the investigations of plant incidents and complaints regarding unsafe working conditions and practices. Help identify an immediate solution, the root cause, and track corrective actions to completion.
• Implement continuous improvement plans to ensure success on Corporate Safety, Health and Environmental audits or assessments. Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, State/Local Regulators).
• Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Lead/manage environmental program with help from an environmental consultant and represent management during EHS Meetings along with the other plant personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring plant atmosphere and hygiene compliance. Keep abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization.
• Train employees on required EHS topics in accordance with regulatory bodies
  

Who You Are:

• You make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information. You step up to handle tough issues. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives. You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You address root causes and can explain your sound thinking and empower others.
  

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 1-3 years relevant work experience in a safety role
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems
• Only U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 22 CFR §120) may be considered

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field
• Experience working under the ISO-14001, 45001 standard
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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