EHS Specialist - Safety, Compliance & Risk Reduction

Vertiv Corporation; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in Ohio is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead local Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at the Franklin Furnace facility, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a culture of safety. You will drive risk-reduction strategies, safety best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve zero injuries.

You will work with site management to implement training, maintain safety documentation, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure OSHA/EPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant Environmental, Health, and Safety experience.
• 4-8 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment or similar setting; warehousing/kitting experience preferred.
• Federal DOT knowledge preferred.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E standards.
• Strong understanding of DOT hazardous materials shipping regulations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and site leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to influence safe work behaviors and support leadership accountability for EHS performance.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety as a core Vertiv value and reinforce a positive safety culture at the site.
• Support site leadership in identifying, prioritizing, and executing EHS initiatives.
• Coordinate with Learning and Development to deliver required EHS training programs.
• Maintain site safety documentation, including SDS, JHA, and ergonomic assessments.
• Maintain OSHA and Vertiv incident and injury records and logs.
• Ensure compliance with EPA requirements including waste management and reporting.
• Support management of hazardous materials shipping registrations and vendor contracts.
• Collect, track, and report EHS metrics and KPIs.
• Align EHS metrics with Vertiv Operating System (VOS).
• Verify new equipment and lines comply with safety regulations and standards.
• Escalate facility risks, incidents, and corrective actions to EHS leader and site.
• Monitor environmental impacts per policies and regulations.
• Implement and improve EHS systems, policies, and procedures to reduce risk.
• Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Support employee safety committees and safety awareness activities.
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Support Workers' Compensation claims and hearings as required.
• Support emergency preparedness activities and MERT.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

EHS experience 4-8 years

Federal DOT knowledge

NFPA 70E knowledge

DOT hazmat shipping regulations

Organizational analytical problem‑solv

Oral and written communication

Customer service collaboration

Influence safe work behaviors

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in EHS/Engineering

Job description

Vertiv Corporation in Ohio is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead local Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at the Franklin Furnace facility, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a culture of safety. You will drive risk-reduction strategies, safety best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve zero injuries.

You will work with site management to implement training, maintain safety documentation, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure OSHA/EPA