What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist - Iron Mountain, MI position at Hubbell Incorporated?
Job Overview
Our Systems Control location in Iron Mountain, MI is looking for an EHS Specialist who wants to grow with us as we grow! Under the direction of the Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Manager, the EHS Specialist ensures proper disposal of hazardous wastes generated. Responds to incidents throughout the facility for immediate reporting. Implements environmental, health and safety (EH&S) compliance programs and actions to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. Conducts and documents safety inspections, citing dangerous areas and procedures.
A Day In The Life
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
Our Systems Control location in Iron Mountain, MI is looking for an EHS Specialist who wants to grow with us as we grow! Under the direction of the Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Manager, the EHS Specialist ensures proper disposal of hazardous wastes generated. Responds to incidents throughout the facility for immediate reporting. Implements environmental, health and safety (EH&S) compliance programs and actions to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. Conducts and documents safety inspections, citing dangerous areas and procedures.
A Day In The Life
- Implement and monitor environmental, health and safety programs including injury reduction, industrial safety, waste management, air emissions, and spill/emergency response
- Conduct and document safety and environmental inspections as required.
- Assist the Sr EHS Manager in the development and execution EHS training programs for employees in areas, such as, regulated EHS training, hazardous material safety and handling, emergency response, waste management, and life safety
- Ensure compliance regarding hazardous chemicals and substances right to know and related regulations
- Order suspension of activities with the concurrence of the EHS Manager that poses a threat to workers health and safety
- Implement emergency response plans and procedures
- Function as the primary or alternate Emergency Coordinator as assigned
- Read and research relevant subject matter to maintain current knowledge and competencies in the EHS field
- Provide education and training to personnel as required
- Work safely and follow safety rules and regulations.
- Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
- Take actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
- Adhere to Hubbell’s safety culture.
- Associate degree or equivalent education credentials in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, a relevant technical or engineering discipline, or an equivalent background of experience and training providing knowledge of appropriate environmental, health and safety practices, principles and procedures preferred.
- Possess at least one year of experience in the Environmental Health and Safety field.
- Being detail oriented, compliance minded, and having keen interpersonal skills are necessary to perform effectively in the position.
- Position requires basic proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Work is performed in a manufacturing environment. Frequent heavy lifting, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling.
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
