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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 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist III 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.

Regulatory Compliance Monitoring and Reporting

Serve as the primary hazardous waste SME, leading efforts to reduce hazardous waste and implement recycling programs.

Direct industrial hygiene sampling and support.

Manage the facility EHS program.

Manage and perform the planning, training, inspection, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for all environmental and safety compliance programs.

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

Provide engaging environmental, health, and safety leadership to the facility employees;

Lead  Employee Safety Committees;

Develop and support strategic initiatives designed to produce best in class EHS performance;

Act as the facility champion for the EHS Drive to Zero programs.

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

Work Analysis

Conduct facility audits to be used to ensure that consistent, best-in-class results and compliance are followed to enable operational excellence. Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.

Conduct and document monthly facility inspections of hazardous waste accumulation/chemical storage areas.

Perform Job Safety Analysis of worksite activities and lead actions for controls and countermeasures.

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

Hazard Prevention and Control

Perform ergonomic and safety risk assessments virtually or hands-on for product and process capability.

Lead the identification, assessment and resolution of ergonomic issues including physical part validation of acceptability to ergonomic standards.

Observe workers to determine proper use of prescribed safety equipment and procedures.  Train and demonstrate proper use of safety equipment.

Investigate incidents (including injuries, property damage, near misses, releases, and losses) to determine root causes and prepares/directs corrective and preventive action plans.

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

Lead emergency action plan programs.

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;

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

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.

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.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”