Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
About The Position
The EHS Specialist coordinates, plans, and manages environmental, health, and safety programs throughout ITW Contamination Control Electronics’ chemical blending manufacturing facility in Kennesaw, Georgia, which has 50–100 employees onsite. The role helps prevent injuries and health impairments and works with the site business unit manager, leadership team, and divisional leadership to analyze root causes and resolve EHS problems. The Specialist implements safety policies, conducts audits and incident investigations, and serves as a visible safety ambassador across the facility. This is a full-time, onsite position with standard hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional overtime, weekend hours, off-shift support, or weekend response may be required based on plant activities or emergencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of safety experience in chemical blending, manufacturing, or construction facilities.
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry regulations.
- Knowledge of NFPA 30, NFPA 400, NFPA 497, NFPA 704, and emergency planning standards.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead safety discussions and influence leadership and employee behavior.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort using digital safety platforms.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions and maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear; walking is required for at least 50% of the workday.
- Ability to work in industrial and construction environments, including heat and noise, and to use PPE.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days.
- NFPA 401 certification is highly recommended.
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation and maintenance of site-specific safety programs that comply with OSHA, EPA, GA EPD, and company standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, behavioral observations, and risk assessments throughout the facility, including areas with high-voltage, chemical, mechanical, and automated systems.
- Assist with creating and revising Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and confined space entry programs.
- Maintain a visible safety presence on the production floor, promote safe behaviors, and support compliance through coaching and corrective actions.
- Participate in investigations of safety-related incidents, including near-misses; document findings and track corrective actions through completion.
- Conduct onboarding, refresher, and job-specific safety training for employees, contractors, and supervisors.
- Maintain organized documentation of inspections, audits, permits, incident reports, and training records.
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations to identify safety hazards during equipment installation, process design, and layout changes.
- Support the Emergency Response Team, including drills, spill response, and evacuation coordination.
- Assist with safety tools and dashboards and maintain digital records for tracking, auditing, and reporting safety metrics.
- Coordinate, plan, and manage environmental, health, and safety programs throughout the facility.
- Collaborate with site and divisional leadership to prevent, analyze, and resolve environmental, health, and safety problems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
