Sr. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Administrator

vishay; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay Dale in Yankton, SD is seeking a Full-time Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Administrator (EHS) to implement and maintain EHS policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a safe and healthy workplace.

The role involves incident investigations, training, program administration, and ISO standard support at the site. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3–5 years of EHS experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years EHS experience preferred.
• Ability to develop and deliver training on EHS topics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
• Lead safety policy education and drive safety culture.
• Maintain EHS procedures and compliance with state/federal statutes.
• Support record keeping, KPI tracking, and reporting.
• Advance ISO 14001 and 45001 implementation at the site.
• Serve as site safety lead and participate in safety committee.
• Facilitate EHS trainings and maintain safety records.
• Manage hazardous waste program and regulatory reporting.

Skills

EHS experience

Safety culture

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com.

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech? Vishay Dale, Yankton, South Dakota, is currently seeking a Full-time Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Administrator (EHS) responsible for supporting and maintaining EHS policies within the designated site(s) to ensuring compliance within organizational as well as local, state, and federal regulations. Provide support for maintaining safe and healthy working conditions and administer/maintain safety training for employees with minimal supervision.

Job Location: This position is located on-site Yankton, SD. We are situated in Southeast South Dakota: on the banks of the Missouri River and minutes from Lewis and Clark Lake where you can enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

What you will be doing:

• Incident investigation and reporting, including root cause analysis and implementation of changes
• Cultivate and continuously improve safety culture through implementation and education of policies and standards.
• Maintain all applicable procedures, processes, and programs related to EHS and compliance in relation to all state and federal statutes.
• Assist with record keeping, presentation, and evaluation of EHS records and key performance indicators (incident log, utilities, etc).
• Help evaluate, implement, and maintain ISO 14001 and 45001 standards.
• Plant leader in the implementation of workplace ergonomics, safety and program solutions.
• Act as site first responder and member of safety committee.
• Facilitate training related to EHS matters.
• Maintain safety related records.
• Manages the hazardous waste program (compliance, reporting, emergency response).
• Acts as "Safety Chief" for monthly safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring along:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience
• Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including ability to present in front of others. Annual HAZWOP training, forklift training
• 3-5 years EHS experience preferred

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Required Safety Equipment:

• Moderate physical activity required
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator
• Need mobility to move about the plant
• May require climbing a ladder
• May have exposure to dust, noise, heat, or mild chemicals that fall below acceptable limits as established by current government standards
• Safety equipment required at times

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as "U.S. Persons" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce.