Global EHS Specialist

MSA, The Safety Company•Cranberry Township, PA

About The Position

The Global Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist develops, implements, continuously improves, and maintains a comprehensive EHS Management System supporting field service, repair, and training organizations across multiple global regions. The role supports EHS compliance and performance improvement, promotes sustainability initiatives, and works with leadership and international sites in a global, matrix organization. Travel is 20–30%, and the role may require strategic working hours aligned with the needs of a global network.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to contribute effectively to multiple projects and teams.
Familiarity with federal and state government regulations; ability to read regulations and interpret requirements, and to navigate global EHS regulations.
Strong collaboration, communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on environmental and sustainability initiatives and problem resolution.
Ability to work in a global, matrix organization and virtually with international sites.
Excellent internal and external customer relationship skills.
Ability to effectively solve problems and develop solutions.
Ability to accommodate strategic working hours aligned with the needs of a global network.
Willingness to travel 20–30%.
B.S. degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
Level I: 0–3 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

GSP or ASP.
OSHA 30 Hour.
Responsibility for multiple locations or countries.
Proven track record in developing and implementing Safety, Health and Environmental and Sustainability programs.
Knowledge of writing and implementing EHS policies and training.

Responsibilities

Conduct workplace safety risk assessments, investigations, and inspections, and document findings.
Track health and safety performance metrics, incident data, and KPI trends; develop risk-reduction measures.
Manage workplace incidents, related medical treatment, and recordkeeping.
Identify required health and safety exposure monitoring and arrange exposure assessments and monitoring.
Interpret, develop, review, and maintain local procedures and processes in compliance with regulatory requirements and the EHS management system; implement actions to maintain compliance.
Participate in internal and external audits.
Conduct EHS training and maintain training matrices and records.
Coordinate inspection, testing, and maintenance of critical life-safety systems, including emergency preparedness and business continuity.
Manage contractor safety reviews, approvals, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
Develop and drive sustainability projects focused on waste reduction, recycling, energy efficiency, and resource conservation; track energy, waste, fuel, and environmental performance metrics.
Coordinate hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs and compliance.
Conduct chemical risk assessments and support hazardous-material compliance; maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical compliance.
Partner with leadership to advance EHS culture, compliance, and performance improvement.
Incorporate EHS considerations into operational planning, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts.
Support EHS planning and strategic objectives.
Implement EHS continuous-improvement initiatives.
Drive EHS standardization for field service, repair, and training organizations.
Serve as the primary contact for EHS regulatory inspections and communications.
Monitor and communicate progress toward goals.