Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Job Description

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist works closely with the Ladysmith Plant Manager and site leadership team to develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and Rockwell Automation guidelines. This role is responsible for driving EHS initiatives across the facility, supporting compliance efforts, developing employee training programs, participating in assessments and improvement activities, and helping foster a strong culture of health and safety throughout the site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, planning, and implementation of environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Manage the environmental, industrial, health and safety regulations management team for Ladysmith facility.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Handle all contact with appropriate agencies.
• Oversee the preparation of contracts for waste disposal firms and monitor waste handling.
• Develop and oversee company training programs for employees in areas such as compliance training, lab/plant inspection, hazardous material handling, emergency response, industrial hygiene, and life safety.
• Work with the site leadership team to develop a vision and strategic plan for EHSS as part of strategy deployment.
• Ensure appropriate corrective action is taken where health and safety hazards exist.
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve process ergonomics.
• Attend EHS committee and team meetings and present at monthly meetings.
• Assist with EHS assessments.

Essentials

• You Will Have:
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• You Might Also Have:
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Professional degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Safety, Environmental Sciences or Engineering, or similar program.
• Professional Safety / Environmental Certifications (CSP, CIH, REM).
• Experience with SAP.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, EPA, DOT, WDNR, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented style are deemed important for this role.
• Ability to influence and coach all levels of the organization to ensure effective EHS performance.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401k.
• Paid Time off.
• Parental and Caregiver Leave.
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

At Rockwell Automation

• We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.