Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

US Diversity Job Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Holiday pay

401k

Job summary

Vertiv in Houston, TX is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional to support, coordinate, implement and conduct safety and environmental activities. You will train employees on EHS policies, drive a proactive safety program, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to safeguard workers and facilities.

Responsibilities include maintaining EHS metrics, leading safety audits, and facilitating safety committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree desired in Electrical, Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Science.
• 3–5 years of electrical work (low/medium voltage) and/or construction experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Broad knowledge of environmental, health, safety NFPA 70E and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the personal and team implementation of safety initiatives.
• Promote safety culture and lead programs to improve overall safety.
• Maintain and report EHS metrics and records for operations.
• Support safety training, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Interface with management and staff to integrate safe practices.

Skills

Electrical safety

Safety regulations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Science

Job description

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting, coordinating, implementing and/or conducting environmental, safety, and health activities. Assisting in ensuring employees are trained in environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures. Facilitates a proactive safety program that actively involves employees through safety teams and committees. Ensures service centers are compliant with all local, state, and federal environmental and safety laws and regulations. This position is accountable for supporting and assisting with the administration and maintaining all environmental and safety programs. Provides support and direction for aspects of safety and environmental affairs. Responsible for the implementation of corporate safety initiatives to minimize the number and reduce the severity of accidents and injuries while maintaining the efficiency of the jobsite and the well-being of employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for driving the personal and/or team implementation of "WE LEAD WITH SAFETY".
• Promoting our safety culture and leading programs to improve the Company's overall safety culture.
• Assist with maintaining and reporting of EHS metrics and records for the Electrical Reliability Services Business
• Assist with improvements related to work hazards, safety training and safety audits.
• Assist with the records and logs as required by OSHA.
• Provide customer site support for safety issues and/or problems.
• Facilitation and involvement in Safety Committees.
• Involvement with the Fleet Safety Program, including vehicle incident management, trend analysis, and identifying initiatives to improve driver safety.
• Measures and monitors environmental impacts in conformance with Electrical Reliability Services & Vertiv environmental policy and government regulations.
• Review and assist with the development of necessary plans, procedures, and strategies for implementation and ensure their consistency and adequacy.
• Interface with all levels of the organization
• Conduct an accident investigation and analysis to determine improvements needed.
• Have strong working knowledge of Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E.
• Conducts safety audits and hazard assessments when appropriate in conjunction with applicable safety programs and/or regulations.
• Work with the Workers' Compensation program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications: (education, experience level, knowledge, skills, designations/certifications).

• Bachelor's degree desired, preferably in Electrical, Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Science.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Electrical work (low and medium voltage) and/or Construction
• Strong organizational and research skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Have excellent computer skills, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Broad knowledge of environmental, health, safety, NFPA 70E, Electrical, and DOT regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with necessary levels of management in integrating safe and healthy behaviors in day-day operations.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Please list all physical and environmental demands that may performed on a regular basis.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

40-50% travel required.

The anticipated salary range for this role in the Ohio and Colorado localities is between $84,707 to $127,061 per year-salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employee's role and individual offer details. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k.

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring

The estimated deadline to submit an application for this role is 8/31/26, the company may need to extend the deadline based off the needs of the business and open role. If an extension is needed, the date will be updated accordingly.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

Own it Act with urgency Foster a customer-first mindset Think big and execute Lead by example Drive continuous improvement Learn and seek out development Promote transparent & open communication About Vertiv

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].