EHS Specialist

West Union, SC 29696

Posted: 07/20/25 Job Title: Technical Job ID: 47954456 Pay Rate: $48424-72637 / year

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist/Analyst to join a growing team at a leading automotive bearing manufacturer in West Union, SC!  
Job Summary: This position is primarily responsible for Coordinating Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs within the plant to meet corporate standards, whilst working closely with and mentoring all levels of the organization. 
Responsibilities:
  • Implement Corporate Safety programs.
  • Develop, mentor and lead Safety Guardians.
  • Schedules, Tracks and Conducts Safety Training as per OSHA requirements.
  • Conducts routine safety and environmental inspections and leads the Safety Guardian program.
  • Lead plant 5S and EHS inspection programs.
  • Acquire all EHS Training and Certifications necessary to progress in job capabilities / responsibilities.
  • Coordinate IS014001 & ISO45001 Programs, including responsibilities defined in EMS-1000-4-0002 F2.
  • Lead internal auditing program, including audit calendar and auditor certification.
  • Mentor annual waste elimination / minimization program.
  • Conduct Corporate New Equipment Safety and Commissioning Process in conjunction with Engineering Manager and project teams. 
  • Provide support for plant Safety systems (Fire Protection, Electrical Safety, Machine Safety Devices, Mist Collection and Air Ventilation Systems)
  • Coordinate Plant Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness Program including periodical evacuation drills.
  • Coordinate and manage first responders, first aid room and safety supplies.
  • Coordinate Ergonomic Analysis and Improvement Program.
  • Coordinate Industrial Hygiene Program (including indoor ventilation and air quality testing, mist collection, etc.)
  • Coordinate annual hearing tests and training.
  • Coordinate and manage SDS records.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety and environmental regulations & laws (OSHA, DHEC, Federal, State & Local Laws)
  • Complete all Environmental Reporting requirements (including Hazardous Waste Reports) and Maintain Records in conjunction with ISO 14001 requirements.
  • Maintain all applicable permits and licenses.
  • Drive incident investigation, root cause analysis and reporting.
  • Design training simulations to be used with new associates to perform job tasks safely (DOJO)
  • Lead cross functional teams in job and area risk assessments.
  • Partner with Maintenance Supervisor to audit LOTO practices.
  • Maintain and improve contractor training program.
  • Maintain and improve fire risk control, maps, and policies.
  • Work with all levels of the organization to monitor and improve the safety within their areas of responsibility by tracking and communicating safety KPIs at FMDS & leadership meetings.
  • Build and improve plant safety standards and policies (painting schemes, signage, instructions)
  • Primary plant contact to corporate EH&S team.
  • Work closely with other plant Safety Coordinators, including benchmarking of best practices.
  • Primary contact during and following an OSHA visit or directive.
  • Works with insurance provider to reduce safety and environmental risk.
Requirements:
  • 2-4 years of experience in EHS practices
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills, ideally with experience in training.
  • Proficient with Computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Safety & Environmental Laws/Regulations
  • Cursory Knowledge of Workers Compensation
 Salary Range: $48,000 – $72,000, Based on Experience


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