What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Vertiv?
Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Minimum Job Qualifications:
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, O, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Ensuring the workplace meets local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
- Creating, implementing, and updating health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Conducting training sessions for employees on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and environmental regulations.
- Identifying potential hazards in the workplace and developing strategies to mitigate risks.
- Investigating accidents, incidents, or near misses, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Conducting regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Analyzing EHS data to track trends, identify areas for improvement, and prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.
- Developing and implementing emergency response plans for various workplace scenarios.
- Working with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
- Managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal in compliance with regulations.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-4, years of experience in EHS field.
- 1 year of exp in EHS Coordinator field.
- Leadership skills
- Understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to health, safety, and environmental compliance is essential. Knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency response, and safety training methodologies is also important.
- The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively at various levels within an organization is often necessary
- Root cause and regulatory analysis courses
- Availability to travel at least once a year.
- MicroSoft Office
- OSHA 30 certified preferred
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- No environmental demands
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The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, O, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.