EHS Specialist - Fenton, MO

Hubbell Incorporated•Fenton, MO

About The Position

The EHS Specialist II implements occupational safety and health activities to help ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This hands-on role executes EHS programs covering areas such as Lockout/Tagout, chemical management, fall prevention, confined spaces, electrical safety, machine guarding, mobile equipment, and lifting equipment. The specialist serves as a technical leader in Job Safety Analysis, conducts incident investigations, and facilitates training for facility personnel while adhering to OSHA, EPA, and other applicable requirements. The role develops and administers EHS programs, procedures, and work instructions; monitors daily operations for compliance; maintains regulatory calendars and records; supports hazard analyses and risk assessments; and works with facility, Human Resources, and manufacturing personnel to embed EHS practices across departments. Responsibilities also include preparing regulatory reports, entering information in Benchmark safety management software, responding to on-site emergencies and incidents—including off-hours incidents—and identifying improvements for leadership. The position may require standing, walking, sitting, or typing during 10–90% of the workday, occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds, and 1–5% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Services or a related field.
One to three years of relevant experience in an EHS position.
Understanding of EPA and OSHA regulations.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general regulations, procedures, and manuals.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while remaining detail-oriented.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, or type for 10–90% of the workday.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
Willingness to travel 1–5%.

Nice To Haves

Benchmark experience.
Lean tools and root cause analysis experience.
Proficiency with relevant systems and software.

Responsibilities

Develop and administer EHS programs, procedures, and work instructions.
Report hazards and work toward thoughtful solutions.
Create, maintain, and oversee the compliance calendar for regulatory requirements.
Model and champion safe personal practices.
Maintain records and logs and prepare periodic reports for review.
Support the development of job hazard analyses and risk assessments.
Assist with training for existing employees, new employees, and contractors.
Observe and uphold safety and security procedures.
Engage departments to ensure EHS considerations are adopted and maintained.
Assist with corporate initiatives and projects as needed.
Compile information for government compliance reports, including Safety Data Sheets, Form R, Tier II, emissions, wastewater, and hazardous waste generation reports.
Respond to on-site emergencies and incidents, including those occurring during off-hours.
Conduct incident investigations using root cause methodology and present findings.
Identify proactive solutions and suggestions for improvement for the leadership team.
Work closely with facility personnel, Human Resources, and the manufacturing team.
Monitor daily operations to ensure activities meet safety and environmental compliance requirements.
Execute and enter related data into Benchmark safety management software.
Implement tactical EHS programs involving Lockout/Tagout, chemical management, fall prevention, confined spaces, electrical safety, machine guarding, mobile equipment, and lifting equipment.
Provide technical leadership on Job Safety Analysis and facilitate personnel training.