. The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist will assist in the continual improvement and maintenance of a comprehensive EHS program.
What Will You Do?
Under the leadership of the EHS manager, the EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring that Starline's Reading, GBR facility is in compliance with all UK regulations regarding health and safety
Maintain an existing Emergency Action Plan, Legal Register, and Risk Management System
Ensure Emergency Response plans are in proper working condition and leading competency drills
Conduct activities related to environmental compliance, reporting, regulatory permitting, hazardous waste handling, and waste reduction / recycling programs
Oversee maintenance of all safety records including the MSDS database and GHS program implementation.
Monitor trends related to employee work-related injuries
Conduct monthly safety committee meetings, reporting safety metrics, and departmental safety audits
Demonstrate high standards of conduct and integrity
Additional duties as required by management
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in related field, safety, environmental sciences
Alternative an engineering degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Ability to work in cross-functional teams with diverse backgrounds and skill sets
Ability to host and present safety topics to large groups
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
3+ years experience in an EHS role (required)
Knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 Management Systems
Strong documentation skills with revision control
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Personal Qualities/Behaviors:
This position will have exposure to the manufacturing areas where, under certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required
Ability to stand, bend and walk for extended periods of time
Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently
Primary working hours will be 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM
Note: The above is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.
Company Info:
About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us
About Legrand's Data Center Power and Control Division
The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand's Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.