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Specialist, EHS

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carrollton, ga • Posted Today
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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Location:Carrollton, GA 124Life

Job Summary

Applies working knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, company standards, and safe work practices to support compliance and risk reduction across assigned manufacturing and operational areas. Conducts routine safety and environmental inspections, job hazard analyses, and observations to identify hazards, environmental risks, and compliance gaps, and recommends corrective actions. Supports incident, nearamiss, and environmental event investigations by gathering facts, documenting findings, and assisting with root cause analysis and corrective action tracking. Analyzes safety, environmental, and audit data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Coordinates and delivers health, safety, environmental, and emergency preparedness training and audits in alignment with established programs and procedures. Implements sitealevel EHS initiatives and supports contractor safety and environmental requirements, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory expectations. Communicates hazards, environmental impacts, findings, and updates to supervisors and employees, reinforcing safe and environmentally responsible behaviors and a culture of accountability, prevention, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and maintaining processes to identify, evaluate, and control safety and environmental hazards through risk assessments, inspections, and preventive measures.
  • Implement and maintain required OSHA and environmental compliance programs in alignment with Southwire EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate, deliver, and track required health, safety, and environmental training, including OSHAamandated and company EHS programs.
  • Provide industrial hygiene and environmental exposure support, including evaluation of noise, chemical, and other occupational and environmental health risks, and support control implementation.
  • Support the development and deployment of new EHS programs and initiatives, ensuring consistency with EHS management systems and corporate standards.
  • Assist with environmental compliance assurance, including air, water, waste, DOT, spill prevention, chemical inventory management, and regulatory tracking.
  • Participate in safety and environmental incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action tracking.
  • Support implementation and sustainability of EHS management systems, including BBS, VPP, ISO, and similar frameworks.
  • Support emergency preparedness and response, including drills, environmental response readiness, and coordination with emergency services and contractors.
  • Interface with regulatory agencies as needed to support inspections, information requests, and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

    • Required Education & Experience

    Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

    Specialized Degree: Engineering or Science discipline or other program applicable to the health, safety and environmental fields are required.

    Years of Experience: 0-2 Years

    Field of Expertise: Experience working in industrial health, safety, and environmental activities.

    Preferred Education & Experience

    Licenses/Certificates: GSP, ASP

    Years of Experience: 2-4 years

    Field of Expertise: Experience working in industrial health, safety, and environmental activities.

    Spans of Control

    Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

    Travel

    Travel: None

    Physical Requirements

    Carrying/Lifting: 5% Weight: 25

    Climbing: 5%

    Kneeling/Stooping: 10%

    Moving: 10%

    Standing: 45%

    Sitting: 25%

    Working Conditions

    Office

    Plant/Warehouse Floor

    Various Shifts

    Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

    Extreme Heat/Cold

    Loud Noise

    Equipment

    Hard Hat

    Computer/Keyboard

    Safety Glasses

    Safety Shoes

    Safety Vest

    Competencies

    Action Oriented

    Balances Stakeholders

    Collaborates

    Plans and Aligns

    Nimble Learning

    Customer Focus

    Skills

    Investigation

    Risk Analysis

    Regulatory Compliance

    Record Keeping

    Influencing Skills

    Training And Development

    Environmental Engineering

    Safety Training

    Biology

    Environmental Science

    Benefits We Offer:

    • 401k with Matching
    • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
    • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
    • Long & Short-Term Disability
    • Supplemental Insurance Plans
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
    • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
    • Parental Leave
    • & More

    Southwire is 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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