What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist position at AMSOIL INC.?
Founded and headquartered in Superior, WI, AMSOIL is a technology-driven lubricant manufacturer known for pushing boundaries and setting industry standards. From introducing the world’s first API-qualified synthetic motor oil to developing advanced lubricants for wind turbines and industrial equipment, our history is built on innovation. We serve automotive enthusiasts, powersports riders, industrial manufacturers, and more — all while maintaining a collaborative culture that values work/life balance and employee growth.
AMSOIL is looking for a dedicated EHS Specialist to lead the development and management of our safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and fostering a strong safety culture across the organization. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact by supporting our EHS Site Champions, driving behavior-based safety initiatives, and maintaining environmental compliance with ISO 14001 standards.
This position reports on-site to the AMSOIL Center located in Superior, Wisconsin.
Core Responsibilities:
Safety Program Development, Implementation, and Culture Building
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
AMSOIL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.
AMSOIL is looking for a dedicated EHS Specialist to lead the development and management of our safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and fostering a strong safety culture across the organization. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact by supporting our EHS Site Champions, driving behavior-based safety initiatives, and maintaining environmental compliance with ISO 14001 standards.
This position reports on-site to the AMSOIL Center located in Superior, Wisconsin.
Core Responsibilities:
Safety Program Development, Implementation, and Culture Building
- Develop, implement, and maintain AMSOIL corporate safety programs, including hazard communication, forklift safety, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and other OSHA compliance programs
- Conduct job hazard analyses and implement mitigation measures
- Track and report on safety work orders, ensuring timely resolution of safety concerns
- Maintain compliance reporting for OSHA and other regulatory bodies
- Conduct accident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective action plans
- Implement, facilitate, promote, track, and trend behavior-based safety deployment
- Engage employees at all levels to enhance safety awareness and accountability
- Support and mentor EHS Site Champions in manufacturing and distribution centers, ensuring alignment with AMSOIL safety objectives
- Facilitate and support safety committee objectives and meetings
- Conduct facility, equipment, and operational inspections to identify and mitigate safety hazards
- Perform safety audits to ensure compliance with AMSOIL safety programs and regulatory requirements
- Analyze accident and incident reports for trends and recommend corrective actions
- Support industrial hygiene initiatives and improvements to work environments
- Complete OSHA and workers’ compensation reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Perform internal audits to maintain safety and environmental compliance in accordance with ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 and business objectives
- Develop reports to support quarterly EMS progress updates and other data as needed
- Develop and facilitate safety and environmental training to ensure employee awareness and compliance with AMSOIL policies
- Create and distribute safety materials to enhance understanding and engagement
- Train, mentor, and provide subject matter expertise for EHS Site Champions at distribution centers and manufacturing sites
- Ensure AMSOIL's Environmental Management System (EMS) remains compliant with ISO 14001 standards
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of AMSOIL’s ISO 14001 EMS initiatives
- Perform environmental inspections, drills, and audits in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Gather data to manage the greenhouse gas inventory as part of AMSOIL’s carbon-neutral initiatives
- Support the collection and reporting of Environmental and Safety data for EcoVadis (ESG) compliance
- Maintain EMS and safety corrective action records, and enter related work orders in JDE
- Assist in internal audits and reporting related to ISO 14001 (EMS)
- Support initiatives for continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety practices
- Assist in quantitative and qualitative analysis of process effectiveness for EHS-related programs
- Maintain documentation and analyze process effectiveness to enhance compliance and performance
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Public Health, Engineering or related fields
- Three or more years of experience in an environmental, health and safety-focused position
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
- Performing safety inspections
- OSHA safety standards
- Communicate technical information to non-technical individuals
- Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
- Investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions
- Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols
- Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures
- Skill in developing safety procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of the principles of industrial hygiene
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Ability to travel frequently between local offices
- Pay type - Salary
- Paid time off and paid holidays each year
- Employee bonus program
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Competitive health benefits
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
- Affordable group dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Employee discount on product
- Corporate gym membership
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
AMSOIL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.