Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Department: Environmental, Health & Safety

Work Location: Panama City, FL | On-site

Reports To: Plant Manager, FL

FLSA Status: Exempt

About CMI: Central Moloney has been a trailblazer in manufacturing distribution transformers and transformer components since 1949. Our ISO 9001-certified legacy is built on delivering top-notch products, on-time reliability, and pushing the boundaries of excellence. Join us in powering a future resonating with Central Moloney's strength.

Position Summary: The EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting EH&S initiatives located at the Panama City, FL location. This role will provide hands-on support to operations while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations.

The EHS Specialist will partner closely with the EHS Supervisor and local plant leadership, operations, and HR to foster a proactive safety culture, reduce risk, and ensure effective incident management, regulatory compliance, and employee well-being, including oversight of occupational health and workers’ compensation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support site environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulations.
• Serve as a hands-on safety leader on the production floor, promoting a strong safety culture of accountability.
• Conduct routine audits, inspections, and risk assessments; drive corrective actions to closure.
• Lead incidents, injury, and near-miss investigations; identify root causes and implement preventive solutions.
• Maintain FL Site OSHA logs, compliance documentation, and required regulatory reporting.
• Partner with leadership and HR to deliver safety training and support employee development.
• Monitor and report key safety metrics (TRIR, DART, far misses) to drive continuous improvement.
• Support workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs, including case tracking and employee follow-up.
• Assist with emergency preparedness programs, including evacuation, first aid, and response planning.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives, including waste management and sustainability efforts.
• Ensure contractors and visitors adhere to all safety policies and site requirements.
• Provide oversight and direction to facility personnel, safety committees, health specialists, and manufacturing site leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree, with specialization in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences (Preferred) and/or Equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) efforts and processes preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with OSHA compliance, incident investigation, risk assessment, and safety program development.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to find solutions.
• Proficient in leveraging office systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, etc.
• Candidates with Professional Certifications (CSP, ASP, etc.) are desirable.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The role requires regular presence on the production floor.

Working Conditions:

This position operates in a climate-controlled office environment and a climate-controlled manufacturing facility. The role requires exposure to typical industrial conditions, including noise, heat, and moving equipment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k)

Please Note & Review the Following:

This position is considered safety-sensitive because impairment by drugs or alcohol may constitute a threat to health or safety, and/or a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death.

Central Moloney is a tobacco-free facility. The use of tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and e-cigarettes/vapes) is not permitted on company property.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Central Moloney is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to creating a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all, and we believe that a variety of experiences and perspectives strengthens our team.

Recruitment Policy: No Third-Party Involvement

We value the interest of all job seekers; however, we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement with Central Moloney will be considered the property of CMI. Central Moloney will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.