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, performs root cause analysis, and resolves environmental, health, and safety problems in collaboration with the site business unit manager, facility leadership, and divisional leadership. 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, on-site position. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional overtime and weekend hours. Occasional off-shift support or weekend response may be required depending on plant activities or emergencies. The role involves working in industrial and construction environments, including exposure to heat and noise and the use of personal protective equipment.
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, including 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 safely and successfully perform the essential job functions and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
- Ability to occasionally lift 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 use PPE.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days.
- NFPA 401 is highly recommended.
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills are a plus but are not required.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation and maintenance of site-specific safety programs that comply with OSHA, EPA, Georgia EPD, and company standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, behavioral observations, and risk assessments across facility areas, including high-voltage, chemical, mechanical, and automated systems.
- Assist in creating and revising Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and confined-space entry programs.
- Promote safe behaviors on the production floor through coaching and corrective actions, and help ensure compliance.
- 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 records of safety inspections, audits, permits, incident reports, and training.
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations to identify 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
