EHS Officer

CEL - Critical Power•Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

Reporting to our QEHS Manager, we are seeking a highly experienced EHS Officer to ensure compliance and continuous improvement with our environmental, health and safety systems, ensuring compliance with all US regulations. This role focuses on risk assessment, incident prevention and fostering a strong safety culture across all operations, inclusive of our manufacturing facility and site installation programs for our data-centre clients. The ideal candidate will be a pro-active person with significant hands-on experience in implementing and validating EHS systems and validating regulatory compliance. This role is critical in scaling our US operations, enhancing and ensuring world-class EHS performance on behalf of our customers.

Requirements

Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
5+ years EHS experience in electrical, automotive, aerospace or medical devices industries.
Strong knowledge of OSHA 1970, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001standards.
Familiarity with general assembly processes and associated hazards.
Knowledge of electrical safety standards (e.g., IEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E).
Excellent communication and influencing skills to drive safety culture.
Ability to analyse data and implement practical solutions.
Proficiency in EHS management systems and reporting tools.
Ability to travel domestically to conduct site audits as needed.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to local and international EHS regulations, standards, and company policies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to electrical switchgear assembly and testing.
Manage and validate our internal system documentation is in an audit-ready state at all times.
In conjunction with our QEHS Manager, participate in customer / regulatory audits as schedule dictates.
Utilise a hands-on, collaborative leadership style to your peers, always leading by example.
Ensure all personnel are aware of their responsibilities with respect to OSHA 1970 regulations.
Conduct regular risk assessments for our office and assembly environments, testing and site installations.
Implement robust controls / training for electrical testing, arc-flash hazards and general assembly risks.
Investigate accidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions, implementing corrective and preventive actions as required.
Provide accurate, timely and consistent department reports, identifying clear escalation paths / solutions.
Co-ordinate with your Irish counterpart to align / standardise processes to develop a ‘One CEL’ approach.
Maintain accurate KPIs and records, preparing internal / external reports as required.
Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization.
Deliver EHS training programs for employees, focusing on electrical safety, PPE usage, and emergency response.
Promote a proactive safety culture through toolbox talks and awareness campaigns.
Keep abreast of the developments in regulatory standards, ensuring internal systems are kept up to date.
Monitor waste disposal, recycling and emissions compliance.
Support sustainability initiatives and ISO 14001/45001 certification processes.