EHS Specialist I

Mueller Water Products; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short-term and long-term disability

Vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being program

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist I to provide technical support and leadership for plant safety, health and environmental programs. You will implement policies, plan compliance activities, and drive continuous improvement across the EHS management system.

The role requires a science-based degree in a related field and strong communication skills, with opportunities to travel and collaborate with multiple teams. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Science-based bachelor’s degree in EHS, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Ergonomics, or Industrial Hygiene.
• 8 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance to support manufacturing operations.
• Assists safety, health and environmental activities via regulatory standards.
• Prepares environmental permit applications and compliance reports.
• Develops and improves EHS elements within the Management System.
• Plans safety policies compliant with OSHA/EPA rules and regulations.
• Conducts education and training for EHS programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Office software

Education

Science-based bachelor’s degree in EHS/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions - solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future, we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive.

EHS Specialist I

Provides technical support, leadership and guidance developing and implementing; policies, procedures, and programs to achieve goals related to plant safety, health and environment regulatory compliance and corporate objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

For Specialist I and Specialist II Levels

• Provides technical guidance and solutions to support manufacturing operations.
• Assists providing technical solutions to safety health and environmental activities through the application of regulatory and industry standards.
• Prepares environmental permit applications and maintains compliance to applicable regulations and permit conditions. Prepares compliance reports to applicable permits.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve all environmental, health and safety elements within the EHS Management System
• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations.
• Supports and conducts machinery design, planning and inspection to ensure compliance to standards.
• Coordinate and assist with education / training (classroom and hands-on) for various EHS Programs including but not limited to Lockout / Tagout, Hazard Communication, Respiratory, Powered Industrial Vehicles, RCRA/DOT, New Hire Orientation
• Lead and / or participate in various EHS committee's including safety committee, behavior-based committee, environmental / sustainability committee, etc.
• Performs administrative duties related to worker’s compensation, such as communicating with medical providers, communicating, and strategizing with corporate legal counsel, insurance carriers and appropriate leadership, and interacting with affected employees.
• Conducts and supports ergonomic assessments and improvement activities, risk assessment, and job safety analysis (JSA).
• Conducts industrial hygiene assessments, sampling, and exposure assessments to ensure compliance with standards.
• Facilitate and aid in DOT compliance: 49 CFR and IATA
• Conducts incident investigation and supports documents development for accuracy and completeness.
• Fosters high morale and teamwork in the Safety, Health, and Environment Departments by supporting the activities of team members through daily interaction and one-on-one contact.
• Prepares reports, compliance documents and attends meetings as necessary.
• Must be able to travel to visit affiliated companies, customers, vendors, and training as required.
• Assist the EHS Manager with additional functions as requested.
• May perform other duties or tasks as assigned.

For Specialist II Levels

• Performs all of the essential functions of the Specialist I level; plus
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures applicable to Safety, Health and Environment.
• Create and drive Capital Expenditure Request projects related to EHS
• Usually works with more discretion than the Specialist I level.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support and assistance to Human Resources.
• May provide on-call assistance 24 hours per day.
• Maintains appropriate expertise to ensure an effective technical level by utilizing all resources available.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of Safety, Health and Environmental policies, procedures, and terms, including knowledge of legal issues and terminology related to Safety, Health, and Environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good presentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate and monitor a high level of activity as demonstrated under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Ability to comprehend complex instructions and respond effectively and perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions and tolerate adverse conditions caused by heat, cold, noise, wetness, dryness, etc.
• Knowledge of appropriate office software applications.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong team skills.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Reasonable Accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with ADA supported disabilities. This job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and potential exposure to hazardous materials.

Minimum Level of Education and Training Required

Requires a science-based bachelor’s degree Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Health and Human Services, Environmental Science or related degree. 8 years relevant work experience maybe considered in lieu of a science-based bachelor’s degree.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• BS degree in EHS, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Ergonomics, or Industrial Hygiene or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of employees and outside professionals.
• Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks and determine priorities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English.

Other Compensation & Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan with 5% Company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• vacation
• 100% paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement program
• student debt retirement matching
• well-being program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• company-provided life insurance
• supplemental insurance at group rates
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

Notice of E-Verify Participation

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.

Accommodation

Accommodations: If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure. Mueller Water Products, Inc. (www.muellerwaterproducts.com) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure. Mueller Water Products brands include Mueller, Echologics, Hydro Gate, Hydro-Guard, HYMAX, Jones, Krausz, Mi.Net, Milliken, Pratt, Pratt Industrial, Singer, and U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant.