Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Specialist

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Specialist you will be a key contributor to our mission of operational perfection and sustainability. Collaborate with manufacturing, contractors, and leadership to ensure compliance with ISO standards, reduce hazards, and promote continuous improvement in EHS initiatives.

This role will be based at our new factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, and will initially coincide with the factory’s construction. During this phase, we will focus on developing our processes, refining our offerings, and collaborating closely with a high-performance team.

How You’ll make an Impact

Process Development & Implementation

- Develops, proposes, and implements EHS processes and/or methods.

- Develops and implements environmental programs aligned with regulatory changes and site operations.

Standards Monitoring & Reporting

- Analyzes and monitors adherence to EHS standards and prepares regular internal EHS reporting.

- Prepares external EHS reporting for authorities and internal partners.

- Handles hazardous waste, environmental reporting, and documentation for compliance.

Regulatory & Risk Management

- Analyzes and reports on changes in EHS laws and recommends internal updates.

- Conducts risk assessments, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.

- Stays on top of regional/local EHS regulations and standards.

Audits & Inspections

- Lead and support internal and external EHS audits and inspections.

- Ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.

- Collaborate with the accountable EHS officer to address findings and implement corrective actions.

External Reporting

- Prepares and submit regular external EHS reporting for official authorities and internal partners.

Authority Liaison

- Maintain operational contact with external agencies and ensure timely communication.

Training & Coaching

- Deliver EHS training programs for employees and management.

- Mentor employees on safe behaviors and environmental stewardship.

Regulatory Awareness

- Monitor changes in local, regional, and national EHS regulations.

- Ensure organizational compliance and proactively address emerging requirements.

Strategic Contribution

- Monitors and improves EHS targets.

- Support strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts across EHS domains.

Support for EHS Activities

- Assist in the development and rollout of EHS initiatives and campaigns.

- Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, and hazard identification.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to close EHS gaps and promote Zero Harm culture.

- Support waste management, documentation, and reporting activities.

What You Bring

- 5+ years of direct experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) within a manufacturing environment is required. Candidates with more experience may be considered for a higher level.

- BS degree or greater in a technical field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience in EHS and manufacturing is accepted. Certifications will be required to be obtained in specific areas as they relate to auditing, waste management and OSHA programs.

- Proven track record in ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 implementation and compliance.

- Proven understanding of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and other relevant regulations.

- Experience in root cause assessments, hazardous waste management, training, quality, and customer interfaces highly desired.

- If not already local to Charlotte, NC, the selected candidate must be willing to relocate

- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

The candidate will work in the power transformer plant in Charlotte, NC supporting the market growth for Power Transformers mainly in the USA market.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

- Career growth and development opportunities

- Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance

- Savings Fund

- Family building benefits

- Parental leave

- Competitive base salary

- Annual performance bonus

- Competitive total rewards package

- Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives

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