Environmental, Healthy and Safety (EHS) Specialist (Bilingual-Spanish)

Viwinco Windows; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viwinco Windows in Morgantown, PA seeks an EHS Specialist to drive day-to-day safety programs through audits, inspections, incident investigations, ergonomic assessments and training. You will be a key contact for employees on safety matters and help maintain OSHA compliance and company safety standards.

You will lead safety onboarding, chair safety committees, monitor KPI trends like injuries and near misses, and support emergency drills while ensuring a proactive safety culture across the site.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• 1+ year of experience in a safety-related role.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to changing safety scenarios.
• Good judgment and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the company's Environmental, Health & Safety programs.
• Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and behavioral observations.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate ergonomic assessments and recommend risk reduction improvements.
• Assist with the development and delivery of safety alerts and communications.
• Support emergency preparedness activities including drills and response planning.
• Assist in monitoring safety KPIs including injuries, DART, near misses, safety observations, training completion and corrective action closure.
• Lead the Safety New Hire Onboarding orientation.
• Lead the company’s Safety Committees.
• Audit PPE compliance.
• Inspect and maintain records of emergency response equipment.
• Update and maintain SDS list and SDS book.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Occupational safety/environmental compliance training

Job description

Description

The EHS Specialist plays a hands-on role in the day-to-day execution of the company's Environmental, Health & Safety programs through audits, inspections, incident investigations, ergonomic assessments, and safety training. This role helps drive a proactive safety culture across the organization. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees on safety matters and works cross-functionally to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

Job Details

The EHS Specialist plays a hands-on role in the day-to-day execution of the company's Environmental, Health & Safety programs through audits, inspections, incident investigations, ergonomic assessments, and safety training. This role helps drive a proactive safety culture across the organization. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees on safety matters and works cross-functionally to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Support implementation of the company's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs.
• Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and behavioral observations.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate ergonomic assessments and recommend risk reduction improvements.
• Assist with the development and delivery of safety alerts and safety communications.
• Support emergency preparedness activities including drills and response planning.
• Assist in the monitoring of safety KPIs including recordable injuries, DART, near misses, safety observations, training completion, and corrective action closure.
• Lead the Safety New Hire Onboarding orientation.
• Lead the company’s Safety Committees.
• Audit Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance.
• Inspect and maintain records of emergency response equipment.
• Update and maintain SDS list, maintain SDS book and drive.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Training in Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance related fields preferred - Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Safety related role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Outstanding service orientation; sense of urgency; high-level of personal integrity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact w/ all levels of personnel
• Able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks in an unsupervised manner.
• Ability to work independently, but a strong effective team player mentality is a must.
• Must be able to adapt quickly to changing scenarios.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills; Lead by example.

Viwinco is an equal-opportunity employer.