EHS Specialist

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Provides support in all Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHSS) functions and coordinates plant wide safety and environmental efforts and compliance. Responsibilities may include but not limited to EHSS specific projects, program implementation, audits, training, compliance, risk assessments, worker’s compensation, and EHSS systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the annual plant budget for EHSS
• Represent facility on Global EHSS Council
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety initiatives
• Identify, develop, and conduct required EHSS training 
• Manage EHSS through ISO-based management platform and reporting tools.
• Perform routine tasks such as project safety plans, job hazard analyses, incident investigations, workplace observations and ensuring safety equipment is maintained
• Assist with Company-wide programs such as drug testng and safety awards
• Report safety performance to Corporate EHSS Director and plant management
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety/ EHS related field 
• 2+ years related experience

Additional Qualifications:

• License preferred.
• Good general problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and current understanding of all applicable regulations including federal, state and local laws and standards. (US EPA, SSHA, DOT, OSHA, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective written & verbal communication.
• Moderate project management- Safety meetings, Safety committees, Leadership meetings, manage ISO program
• Supervise indirect reports (EHSS committee)

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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