Remote EHS Specialist - Data Center Safety (Ohio)

Ericsson GmbH; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. in Albany, Ohio is seeking an EHS Specialist to implement and manage environmental, health, safety, and well-being programs at a designated data center site.

You will act as the onsite EHS resource, ensuring a safe, healthy work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors. Responsibilities include inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, training delivery, and coordinating with operations, facilities, and the EHS organization to ensure regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or related field.
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications are required; OSHA 30-Hour Certification required.
• 1-3 years of EHS experience in data centers, critical facilities, construction, or similar environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard identification, incident reporting, and risk assessment processes.
• Familiarity with contractor safety management, permit-to-work systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support Ericsson EHS policies, standards, programs, and procedures at the data center site.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections, safety observations, and compliance audits to identify hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Support risk assessments, job hazard analyses, permit reviews, and safe work planning for operations and maintenance.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, customer requirements, and site-specific procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and corrective action tracking for continuous improvement.
• Oversee contractor safety activities, including documentation review, site orientation, work authorization, and compliance monitoring.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as electrical work, LOTO, hot work, confined space, heights, and material handling.
• Maintain EHS records, training documentation, permits, inspection reports, and compliance files.
• Coordinate and deliver site-specific EHS training, orientations, toolbox talks, and safety communications.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills, evacuations, and response procedures.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including waste management and inspections.
• Track and report EHS metrics, trends, and corrective actions; escalate risks to leadership.
• Promote employee engagement in safety initiatives and Target Zero culture.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Contractor safety

Education

Bachelor/Associate in OSH or related

Tools

MS Office

EHS software

Job description

Ericsson Inc. in Albany, Ohio is seeking an EHS Specialist to implement and manage environmental, health, safety, and well-being programs at a designated data center site.

You will act as the onsite EHS resource, ensuring a safe, healthy work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors. Responsibilities include inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, training delivery, and coordinating with operations, facilities, and the EHS organization to ensure regulatory compliance