EHS Professional

Job Summary

We are seeking an Employee Health & Safety Professional to lead EHS Management System and drive injury and illness prevention at our manufacturing facility in Heber Springs, AR.

About the Role

The EHS Professional will lead the site's EHS programs and management systems aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, collaborate with site leadership and employees, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s EHS Management System and align activities with Siemens SI EA policies, standards, and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary EHS advisor to site leadership, providing guidance on compliance, risk mitigation, and best practices.
• Champion and promote Zero Harm Culture tools (e.g., Walk & Talks, near-miss reporting, safety committees, recognition of safe behaviors).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local requirements; manage permits, inspections, reports, and recordkeeping.
• Lead injury and near-miss investigations; identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage high-risk programs including LOTO, machine guarding, electrical safety, working at heights, confined space, industrial trucks, ergonomics, and contractor safety.
• Support internal and external audits; ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain EHS training plans for new-hire orientation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• Deliver EHS training and maintain accurate training documentation and records.
• Engage employees through safety committees, improvement initiatives, and ongoing communication that reinforces safe work practices.
• Lead emergency response planning and drills for the facility.
• Coordinate with local emergency agencies as needed.
• Manage workers' compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Track, analyze, and report leading and lagging indicators to site leadership and regional EHS.
• Maintain and update EHS procedures, standards, and work instructions to ensure clear, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Maintain customer qualification information in required third-party safety systems to support access and compliance for customer-required audits.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, HR, and other site stakeholders to strengthen EHS culture and performance.
• Work closely with the SI EA EHS Manager for alignment and support.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive sitewide improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience with focus on safety and environmental compliance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (ISO 18001/OHSAS 18001 experience beneficial).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Ability to assess hazards, evaluate risks, and implement effective controls.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing EHS outcomes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and comfortable with digital EHS platforms and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and interface with all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical, heavy industrial, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust across organizational levels.

Benefits

We offer a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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