Senior EHS Specialist

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for the support of day-to-day environmental, health and safety functions at multiple sites. This position supports the facility EHS program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, monitoring the facility and processes for adherence to OSHA, EPA, Wisconsin DNR, DOT, and other local regulations and guidelines. Additionally, this role is responsible for conducting environmental monitoring and reporting, providing assistance with environmental permit applications, and assisting with internal EHS audits. This position works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the facility and leads the pursuit of zero incidents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Regulatory Compliance Monitoring and Reporting

- Serve as an internal auditor for multi-site EHS activities;

- As an EHS SME, lead regional training efforts for EHS related activities;

- Supporting Strategic Initiatives

- Act as the Corporate champion for the EHS Drive to Zero programs;

- Serve as SME for EHS for multiple sites.

- Worksite Analysis

- Work with cross-functional teams for new project and process development;

- All of the above mentioned duties with a multi-site scope.

- Hazard Prevention and Control

- Lead and coach incident investigations to determine root cause and preventative actions.

- Act as multi-site SME supporting facility EHS Specialists with hazard assessments.

- Lead emergency action plan programs.

- Minimize waste by driving initiatives surrounding reduction, recycling and supply chain partnerships;

- Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned;

- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience;

- 5 years of experience implementing occupational safety and environmental programs;

- 3 years of experience working in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment;

Preferred Qualifications:

- Degree in occupational safety , engineering or science related;

- Experience within a corporate safety role in a manufacturing company;

- Implementation experience with safety related programs (ISO, VPP, etc.);

- Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.

- CHMM, CSP, CIH, PE or equivalent Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT and local regulations;

- Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards;

- Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization;

- Excellent working knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools;

- Excellent working knowledge of emergency action planning;

- Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;

- Effective verbal and written communication skills;

- Advanced understanding of OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT and local regulations;

- Financial and analytical skills to model and quantify impacts of projects;

- Ability to coach and mentor.

Physical Demands

: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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