EHS Specialist

Job Description:

ESAB is a world leader in the production of welding consumables and equipment. Our brand is synonymous with world-leading expertise in the following key areas: * Manual welding and cutting equipment * Welding consumables * Welding automation * Cutting systems Celebrating 110 years since its founding, ESAB now serves a global market. We are represented in almost every country by subsidiaries or agents providing sales and support. ESAB also has manufacturing plants across four continents. Manufacturers everywhere are looking for ways to improve productivity and reduce operating costs. One way to achieve this goal is to align with a welding and cutting partner that offers a complete line of innovative solutions that meet the current demands of industry. ESAB has led the way in research and development of better technologies and products for this industry since its founding. ESAB has many great minds working on ways to make our industry stronger and better able to meet the needs of the future. We are constantly striving to expand our product offerings - from the best in traditional welding applications to large automated manufacturing facilities. ESAB continues to offer world-class technical support and educational opportunities to help our customers work smarter and better. We are dedicated to working with customers to help them be more productive, more profitable, and better able to compete.

Location (city & State/Country): Denton, TX

Position Title: EHS Specialist

This role supports the site to ensure Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives are integrated into daily tasks and operations and is accountable for maintaining effective processes to drive a best in class EHS culture.

• Participate in the development, administration and maintenance of EHS systems and continuous EHS improvement initiatives
• Nurture and empower a proactive EHS culture
• Provide hands-on technical assistance and EHS support to personnel for day-to-day activities
• Conduct EHS orientation training for new employees
• Plan and coordinate on the job training for all respective functions (manufacturing, distribution, and front office)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in EHS through involvement,accountability, education and training, recognition, ongoing program assessment and support
• Conduct analysis for job safety assessments, hazards identification, PPE assessments, PFSMEA's, ergonomics and other EHS assessments
• Identify issues and recommend feasible solutions regarding operations, services and/or personnel
• Provide EHS expertise to front line employees and mid-level management
• Participate in the fulfillment of compliance requirements and ESAB business standards
• Apprise management of EHS issues, opportunity for improvement, and recommend actions
• Participate in maintaining the ESAB EHS management system certifications
• Develop, implement and revise training programs to maintain employee engagement
• Partner with Regional EHS team on assigned tasks and initiatives
• Perform and oversee investigations and corrective actions for upset conditions, missed targets, accidents, or other EHS non-conformances
• Serve as interface for contractors, vendors, visitors, and temporary employees
• Participate in supporting the company with regulatory agencies, customers and auditors as required
• Follow up on audit findings, corrective actions and preventative actions, evaluating effectiveness and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (read, write, speak)
• Conversational Spanish preferred

• Associates Degree or certification program in Safety, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Hygiene or a related line of study preferred
• 0-2 years of EHS experience preferred, experience in manufacturing or distribution environmentis highly preferred.

• Excellent communication and motivational skills to support employees across front line associates to mid-level management
• Experience in supporting the development and presentation of training programs
• Ability to prioritize, manage workload and self-motivate
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Suite

Willingness to travel less than 10% for training, internal meetings, internal audits and other growth opportunities

This position will not support sponsorship. If you require sponsorship now, or in the future, your application will not be considered.

The ESAB Group Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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