Specialist, EHS

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability (Long/Short-Term)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is a leading North American wire and cable producer focused on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role supports occupational health, safety, and environmental programs across manufacturing and operations, driving risk reduction and training initiatives to uphold company standards.

Responsible for coordinating EHS activities, data analysis, and program implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science related to HSE fields.
• 0-2 years of experience in industrial health, safety, and environmental activities.
• Licenses/certifications: GSP and ASP.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining processes to identify, evaluate, and control safety and environmental hazards through risk assessments, inspections, and preventive measures.
• Implement OSHA and environmental compliance programs in alignment with company EHS policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate, deliver, and track required health, safety, and environmental training, including OSHA-mandated programs.
• Provide industrial hygiene and environmental exposure support, including evaluation of noise, chemical, and other health risks, and support control implementation.
• Support the development and deployment of new EHS programs and initiatives, ensuring consistency with EHS management systems and corporate standards.
• Assist with environmental compliance assurance, including air, water, waste, DOT, spill prevention, chemical inventory management, and regulatory tracking.
• Participate in safety and environmental incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning and execution, drills, and coordination with emergency services.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as needed to support inspections and information requests.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Record Keeping

Training And Development

Environmental Engineering

Safety Training

Biology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering or Science discipline related to health, safety and environmental fields

GSP

ASP

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Job Summary

Applies working knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, company standards, and safe work practices to support compliance and risk reduction across assigned manufacturing and operational areas. Conducts routine safety and environmental inspections, job hazard analyses, and observations to identify hazards, environmental risks, and compliance gaps, and recommends corrective actions. Supports incident, nearâmiss, and environmental event investigations by gathering facts, documenting findings, and assisting with root cause analysis and corrective action tracking. Analyzes safety, environmental, and audit data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Coordinates and delivers health, safety, environmental, and emergency preparedness training and audits in alignment with established programs and procedures. Implements siteâlevel EHS initiatives and supports contractor safety and environmental requirements, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory expectations. Communicates hazards, environmental impacts, findings, and updates to supervisors and employees, reinforcing safe and environmentally responsible behaviors and a culture of accountability, prevention, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining processes to identify, evaluate, and control safety and environmental hazards through risk assessments, inspections, and preventive measures.
• Implement and maintain required OSHA and environmental compliance programs in alignment with Southwire EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate, deliver, and track required health, safety, and environmental training, including OSHAâmandated and company EHS programs.
• Provide industrial hygiene and environmental exposure support, including evaluation of noise, chemical, and other occupational and environmental health risks, and support control implementation.
• Support the development and deployment of new EHS programs and initiatives, ensuring consistency with EHS management systems and corporate standards.
• Assist with environmental compliance assurance, including air, water, waste, DOT, spill prevention, chemical inventory management, and regulatory tracking.
• Participate in safety and environmental incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action tracking.
• Support implementation and sustainability of EHS management systems, including BBS, VPP, ISO, and similar frameworks.
• Support emergency preparedness and response, including drills, environmental response readiness, and coordination with emergency services and contractors.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as needed to support inspections, information requests, and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Engineering or Science discipline or other program applicable to the health, safety and environmental fields are required.

Years of Experience: 0-2 Years

Field of Expertise: Experience working in industrial health, safety, and environmental activities.

Preferred Education & Experience

Licenses/Certificates: GSP, ASP

Years of Experience: 2-4 years

Field of Expertise: Experience working in industrial health, safety, and environmental activities.

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting: 5% Weight: 25

Climbing: 5%

Kneeling/Stooping: 10%

Moving: 10%

Standing: 45%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Extreme Heat/Cold

Equipment

Hard Hat

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Safety Vest

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Plans and Aligns

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Record Keeping

Training And Development

Environmental Engineering

Safety Training

Biology

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.