EHS Specialist

Legrand, North America is seeking an EHS Specialist for its Data Center Power & Control Division in Canonsburg, PA. This role focuses on maintaining EHS compliance with regulations, managing safety programs, conducting audits, and leading safety initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, EHS experience, and strong communication skills. The position involves working weekend shifts and requires adherence to safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an EHS Specialist to join the Data Center Power & Control Division in Canonsburg, PA. This position is available due to continued growth at our largest US facility and would be to cover the weekend shift.

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 Canonsburg facility complies with all state, federal, DEP, and OSHA regulations regarding health and safety.
• Maintain an existing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) program, Emergency Action Plan, Legal Register, and Risk Management System.
• Ensure emergency response plans are in proper working conditions and lead 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 SDS database and GHS program implementation.
• Monitor trends related to employee work-related injuries.
• Ensure compliance of the on-site wastewater treatment plant.
• Ensure all company vehicles are within Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance.
• 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

Required Skills

Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, safety, environmental sciences.
• Alternative an engineering degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
• 3+ years experience in an EHS role (preferred).
• 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.
• Knowledge of ISO-14001:2015 and ISO-45001:2018 Management Systems required.
• Strong documentation skills with revision control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to train and certify forklift operators by OSHA requirements.

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.
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Primary working hours will be a weekend shift; flexible on structure.

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.

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