Specialist, EH&S

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash seeks an EOHS Specialist to drive world-class environmental, health and safety performance at our Lafayette site. This role mentors, trains, and coaches employees, develops compliance requirements, and attends audits to address regulatory needs.

You will collaborate with all levels of the organization to maintain EOHS programs, manage records, support SDS and risk assessments, and help sustain a proactive safety culture across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred in Environmental or Safety.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Management and environmental legislation.
• Experience with OSHA regulations and risk assessment.
• ISO 14001 Auditor certification preferred.
• First aid training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain EOHS programs ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Provide guidance and training to all levels.
• Develop knowledge of processes, equipment and materials.
• Prepare regulatory submittals and reports.
• Support SDS program and HAZCOMM training.
• Maintain recordkeeping and contractor management.
• Drive proactive safety culture and behavior.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Systematic observation

Stress management

Problem solving

Manufacturing familiarity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety culture

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Safety or similar

Tools

EOHS software systems

Job description

About the Role

Under the direction of the EOHSS Manager, the EOHS Specialist is responsible for driving world‑class EHS performance at the site, overseeing the EOHS programs and ensuring the company’s compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations. The role drives improved performance by providing mentoring, coaching, and training at all levels, develops compliance requirements, attends audits, and creates action plans to address all regulatory needs.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and implementing standardized EOHS programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and Wabash policies relating to safety and the environment.
• Assist with and maintain all required environmental training, registrations, and permits for the process, equipment, or discharges generated at the facility.
• Provide guidance and support to management of EOHS issues. Work closely with all levels of employees to establish, maintain, and improve EOHS programs and culture.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the process, equipment, and materials used in the facility, including pollution control devices and other applicable regulated equipment and processes.
• Promptly address and then notify the EOHSS Manager and the appropriate Operations Manager of potential regulatory issues, incidents, or control device malfunctions.
• Aid in the timely preparation of regulatory submittals or required reports to regulatory agencies as requested.
• As necessary, consult, develop, review, and/or implement procedures/SWIs to reduce EOHSS risks.
• Support the SDS program, training, and database by reviewing new SDS requests, intermittently auditing existing materials used at the facility, and facilitating the required HAZCOMM training.
• Support a comprehensive and organized recordkeeping system so that the facility can verify compliance with all applicable regulations using both the designated electronic system and hard copy records retention as required.
• Ensure responsible parties are immediately notified of EOHSS concerns and action is immediately taken.
• As appropriate and as assigned, manage vendor compliance in the online contractor management system.
• Attend training, meetings, and seminars to maintain proficiency in EOHS areas.
• Support EOHS related training programs to ensure employee knowledge and understanding of EOHS risk recognition and reduction activities; regulations; and requirements.
• Perform employee training as designated.
• Support Fire Protection Systems operation, testing, and record keeping. Support implementation of elements of the Wabash Fire Prevention Plan.
• Assist with annual property insurance inspections and record keeping.
• Maintain fall protection equipment inventory.
• Maintain spill response and containment as needed.
• Assist with development and review of Safe Work Instructions and Risk Assessment procedures.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and positive behavior reinforcement system.
• Support utilization of Ideagen (and other EOHSS software systems) for the EOHSS functions.
• Develop, support, and review CapEx Projects for EOHSS and other CapEx categories.
• Occasional purchase of EOHS supplies, materials, PPE, equipment, etc.
• Perform EOHSS audits and inspections to support improvement activities and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Preferred in Environmental, Safety or similar major)
• Knowledge and/or training courses specific for this position:
  • Hazardous Waste Management and special handling.
  • Accident prevention.
  • Environmental legislation.
  • First aid.
  • ISO 14001 Auditor.
  • OSHA regulations.
  • Risk assessment.
• Skills specific for this position:
  • Attention to detail.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Systematized observation.
  • Stress management.
  • Decision making and problem‑solving skills.
  • Manufacturing familiarity.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work with a team and to work independently.
  • Safety culture deployment.
  • Change management.
• Experience specific for this position:
  • Demonstrates ability to supervise employees and show leadership skills.
  • Risk management.
  • Environmental management system.
  • Safety management system.
  • Compliance requirements.
  • Internal audits.
  • Ergonomic.
  • Work Comp.
  • EHS Software Systems.
• Physical Demands:
  • Stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently lifts and/or moves objects up to 25 pounds.
  • Vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.