Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

nVent; Medway (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking an EHS Specialist for an onsite role in Medway, MA to develop and maintain environmental health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations. The position emphasizes incident investigation, audits, training, and Lean initiatives to improve operations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in EHS, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and experience with EHS software and data tracking. This role supports a safe, compliant workplace in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an EHS Specialist or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, facilities management, environmental, safety, or related field.
• Knowledge of EHS principles and standard processes in metal fabrication, manufacturing, or construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs to ensure environmental health and safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and other applicable EHS regulations.
• Lead incident reporting and drive incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Organize, perform, and document safety audits, training, and programs.
• Track and report on EHS metrics and progress toward objectives.
• Partner with manufacturing and field personnel to prevent and resolve EHS issues effectively.
• Apply proactive safety methodology and a solution-based approach.
• Lead or participate in Lean initiatives to improve operations.

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

Audits & inspections

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree (EHS or related)

Tools

EHS software

Databases

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. As a part of nVent, the Electrical Products Group is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, designed to help ensure safe and reliable electrical operations primarily in the infrastructure vertical, including power utilities and data centers. This is an onsite role, 5 days/week in our Medway, MA facility

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs to ensure environmental health and safety and continuous improvement in the same.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA).
• Lead incident reporting process and drive incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Organize, perform, and document safety audits, safety training, and other programs.
• Track and report on EHS metrics and progress toward organizational objectives.
• Partner with manufacturing and field personnel to prevent and resolve EHS issues effectively.
• Apply proactive safety methodology and a positive, solution-based approach.
• Lead or participate in Lean initiatives to improve operations.

YOU HAVE:

• Ideally 3+ years of experience as an EHS Specialist or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, facilities management, environmental, safety, or a related industrial field.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety principles and standard processes applicable to metal fabrication, manufacturing, or construction environments.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, including OSHA, EPA.
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action processes.
• Experience in conducting inspections, audits, and assessments, preparing clear reports, and tracking corrective actions to completion.
• Interpersonal skills to influence compliance and promote safe practices through training, consultation, and partnership rather than enforcement alone.
• Ability to use EHS software systems, databases, and digital tools to support training, inspections, and compliance tracking.

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

• We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $69,200.00 - $128,600.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.