Sr Environmental, Safety & Health Specialist

Continental Group Sector ContiTech•Auburn, IN

About The Position

The Sr Environmental, Safety & Health Specialist manages and coordinates all Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) activities for the location to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and achievement of organizational ESH targets and budget objectives. The role oversees safety and health programs across operations, supports environmental compliance, and translates corporate standards and policies into site-specific procedures. The specialist serves as a safety and environmental contact for regulatory agencies, corporate resources, external stakeholders, vendors, and contractors. The role includes identifying and assessing risks, conducting inspections and audits, coordinating programs and training, and supporting continuous improvement and a positive safety culture. The position may also perform other ESH-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, or a related field; alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience if lacking a relevant bachelor's degree.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with a relevant bachelor's degree.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong experience in technical problem solving, continuous improvement, and/or project management.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO 9001 or ISO 14001.
Cross-functional experience, such as in engineering, operations, or lean manufacturing.
Experience working with international teams on safety topics and understanding foreign cultures.
Master's degree.
Seven years of experience with a degree.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and local and corporate EHS systems, policies, and practices.
Serve as the safety management interface with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
Implement and maintain required regulatory health and safety programs, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Hazardous Communication Program, Emergency Action Plan, Hearing Conservation Program, and Lockout/Tagout Program.
Translate corporate standards and policies into appropriate site-specific procedures.
Support site environmental compliance activities, including permits, inspections, recordkeeping, and required regulatory reporting.
Coordinate environmental programs related to waste management, air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, chemical storage, and spill prevention, as applicable to the site.
Track environmental performance, corrective actions, and ESH objectives; support environmental audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Serve as the site contact for environmental topics with corporate resources, regulatory agencies, vendors, and contractors.
Provide day-to-day oversight of safety and health programs across all operations.
Identify, assess, and evaluate conditions that could result in accidents, injuries, or financial losses.
Take immediate corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified, including stopping work operations when necessary.
Conduct hazard assessments through inspections, self-assessment audits, and safety walks; recommend corrective and preventive measures.
Support the Safety Point Role and facilitate safety compliance at the team level.
Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring and health programs.
Support the Safety Recognition Program to promote a positive safety culture.
Facilitate regular meetings to review accident reports, safety concerns, and safety improvement projects.
Deliver new-hire safety training and ongoing safety education programs.
Provide routine interface and communication with the corporate safety department.
Ensure effective dissemination of safety information and best practices across the organization.
Perform other ESH-related tasks as assigned.