On-Site EHS Specialist — Safety & Compliance Leader

ITW; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Contamination Control Electronics in Kennesaw, GA is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to lead safety programs across a chemical blending facility with 50-100 staff onsite.

The role focuses on preventing injuries, conducting audits, and driving root-cause investigations while partnering with the site leadership and maintenance teams to improve environmental, health, and safety performance. Strong documentation and training skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of safety experience in chemical blending, manufacturing, or construction facilities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry regulations.
• Knowledge of NFPA 30, NFPA 400, NFPA 497, NFPA 704, and emergency planning standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead safety discussions and influence leadership and employee behavior.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using digital safety platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of site-specific safety programs that comply with OSHA, EPA, GA EPD, and company standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, behavioral observations, and risk assessments across the facility.
• Assist in the creation and revision of Job Safety Analyses, Lockout/Tagout, and confined space entry programs.
• Serve as a visible safety presence on the production floor, promoting safe behaviors and coaching.
• Participate in investigations for safety incidents, including near-misses, and track corrective actions.
• Conduct safety training for employees, contractors, and supervisors.
• Maintain documentation of safety inspections, audits, permits, incident reports, and training records.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to identify safety hazards during equipment changes.
• Provide support to Emergency Response Team, including drills and spill response.
• Assist in implementation of safety tools and dashboards and maintain digital records.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Communication skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

Documentation

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ITW Contamination Control Electronics in Kennesaw, GA is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to lead safety programs across a chemical blending facility with 50-100 staff onsite.

The role focuses on preventing injuries, conducting audits, and driving root-cause investigations while partnering with the site leadership and maintenance teams to improve environmental, health, and safety performance. Strong documentation and training skills are essential.