EHS & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist / Continuous Improvement Industrial Engineer role champions workplace safety and operational excellence at Technetics Group. It develops and drives Safety programs, monitors safety metrics, and implements corrective actions to ensure a safe, compliant environment. By fostering a culture of safety and accountability, the position empowers employees to prioritize health and safety in all tasks. Additionally, it evaluates processes to improve safety, quality, and sustainability while leading continuous improvement initiatives that integrate safety into every aspect of operations.

Safety

Essential Functions:

Embrace the values of the Enpro safety pledge in each of the responsibilities below. Participate in the organization’s safety culture and aim to continuously improve safety within all aspects of your work. 

Respect

Foster a work environment that promotes mutual respect of all colleagues and creates an environment focused on a dual-bottom line.

Excellence

Promote the Sealing Technologies and Enpro culture around creating value and driving excellence in our organization by: 

Job Competencies & Qualifications

• Ensure EHS policies and procedures comply with Company standards and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees, managers, and Safety Teams on safety protocols, best practices, and annual objectives.
• Lead EHS projects and initiatives across multiple functions; monitor performance by tracking, analyzing, and reporting EHS metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with plant management and Corporate EHS.
• Maintain compliance with documentation, records, and reporting for environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Support corporate EHS initiatives and collaborate with other Technetics and Enpro locations.
• Maintain and update emergency response plans to ensure preparedness and employee awareness.
• Partner with Product Line Engineers to improve manufacturing processes using engineering principles and data analysis for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Implement and sustain 5S practices throughout the plant.
• Promote a Continuous Improvement culture by teaching and applying lean tools to improve safety, reduce downtime, and optimize cost.
• Influence without authority to drive strategic processes in EHS and Continuous Improvement
• Support Safety & Continuous improvement initiatives across Technetics and Enpro companies.
• Apply and maintain behavior-based safety principles and implementation processes to drive a proactive safety culture and reduce workplace incidents.
• Utilize and continuously improve ISO 14001 Environmental Management System practices to ensure compliance and enhance sustainability initiatives.
• Implement and manage ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System standards to strengthen organizational health and safety performance.
  
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field. (preferred)
• 5 years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), including demonstrated excellence in Continuous Improvement programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficient in Lean tools, standardized work, TPM, etc.
• Up to 20% travel
  
  
  

EEO Culture Statement

Technetics Group is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.  

Enpro is a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. The company operates in two segments: Sealing Products and Advanced Surface Technologies.  

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.  If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. 

• Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job. 
• This position involves access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls.  Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.