Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Santa Catarina)

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring that a workplace adheres to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the workplace meets local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Creating, implementing, and updating health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Conducting training sessions for employees on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Identifying potential hazards in the workplace and developing strategies to mitigate risks.
• Investigating accidents, incidents, or near misses, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conducting regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyzing EHS data to track trends, identify areas for improvement, and prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Developing and implementing emergency response plans for various workplace scenarios.
• Working with cross‑functional teams to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Managing hazardous and non‑hazardous waste disposal in compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in the EHS field.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to health, safety, and environmental compliance; knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency response, and safety training methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively at various levels within an organization.
• A bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety, occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or a related field.

Physical & Environmental Demands

The role is primarily based in a manufacturing facility and requires regular site visits and interaction with production teams. Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols. The role involves extended periods of sitting in front of a computer. Occasional standing or walking may be required during meetings, presentations, or site visits. Work is primarily conducted in an office environment with controlled temperature and lighting.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please.

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.

Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Time Travel Required

None

Equal Opportunity Employment

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