EHS Specialist

THE OPPORTUNITY

Thomson Power systems (a Regal Rexnord company) is a leading manufacturer of electrical products and systems for use in the Power Generation Industry for over 40 years. We are currently looking for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to work closely with our operations and field service leaders; reporting directly to the Sr. EHS Specialist.

The EHS Coordinator will support the development, deployment and continuous improvement of programs and systems that support environmental, health and safety excellence. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of supporting initiatives to drive a culture of proactivity safety awareness, accountability, engagement and sustainability through robust programs and processes with the primary goal of ensuring employee safety, reducing lost time and liability. This key role will support driving EHS matters to ensure the Company meets or exceeds legislative, corporate and industry requirements, as well as best practice standards.

YOUR MISSION Organizational Leadership

- Oversee all aspects of EHS initiatives and reporting for the business (site and field service).

- Manage sustainability efforts to minimize hazardous/non-hazardous waste, water emissions, air emissions, energy consumption, and other related environmental compliance activities

- Support the Sr EHS Specialist with delivering on objectives, executing plans, and daily management activities and implementing corrective actions.

- Drive a learning organization culture to tackle challenging problems.

- Align the business toward both the long- and short-term EHS objectives.

Drive Business Performance

- Support site and field service objectives in order to achieve the business strategic plan.

- Work with stakeholders to ensure that all key EHS controls are in place and sustained.

- Follow-up on appropriate leading indicators to improve lagging indicators for the site and field service.

- Complete annual Workstation Risk Assessments to identify and eliminate safety hazards.

- Ensure all EHS-related trainings are defined and tracked to completion.

- Follow-up and manage executing on all EHS related projects with internal and external stakeholders.

- Collect and analyze and report on data EHS related data for corrective actions: first aid, near misses, and recordables.

- Use structured problem-solving tools for preventive and corrective solutions.

- Interface with public and government authorities on various EHS inquiries, including closing regulatory agency findings on time.

- Be the central point of contact for business leaders on EHS inquiries.

- Co-chair and lead the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

- Manage and maintain all EH&S records.

Talent Management

- Deliver effective training through coaching and mentorship for employees and field technicians.

- Support the Sr EHS Specialist in partnering with the site leadership to promote a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance.

- Create training matrices and plan for site and field service employee, including annual recurring and new hire orientation training.

- Support with driving EHS culture and engagement.

Continuous Improvement Leadership

- Support the Sr EHS Specialist with the development and achievement of long-term EHS initiatives, trainings, and policies.

- Participate in daily accountability meetings with supporting functions focused on EHS leading indicators (Tier meetings, Gemba Walk).

ARE YOU THE ONE?

Our future EHS Specialist will have proven experience in developing collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization. This leader must have the passion, energy, and intellectual curiosity necessary for a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, as well as strong knowledge and experience with EHS function, ideally in manufacturing environment.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in occupational safety, environmental science, or a closely related field.

- 2-5 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.

- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite products.

- Strong analytical aptitude and complex problem-solving skills (structured problem-solving)

- Knowledge of BC Occupational, Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and requirements.

- Experience with Incident Investigation methods

- Proven record of creating a strong safety culture

Preferred Qualifications:

- Effective leadership and management skills.

- Proficiency in interprovincial and US legislation (OSHA) preferred

- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and environmental requirements

- Experience with Claims Management, Disability Management and RTW programs

- First Aid certification

- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written (including PowerPoint presentation).

- Strong leadership and accountability skills with the ability to influence peers (cross-function).

- Able to multi-task with strong organizational skills.

- Attention to details and data analysis skills.

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.