EH&S Specialist

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements -

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations for waste management, water discharge, and air permitting.

• Monitor and analyze EHS regulatory requirements and risk initiatives.

• Oversee incident/accident reporting, conduct investigations, and perform root cause analysis.

• Conduct EHS hazard & risk assessments to identify existing EHS hazards and risks, and assist in the placement/implementation of required controls.

• Maintain records of safety incidents and compliance activities.

• Create and implement safety policies and procedures.

Training and Safety Culture -

• Lead and facilitate comprehensive EHS programs and training to meet regulatory and company obligations.

• Promote a culture of safety within the site and ensure active participation in safety initiatives.

• Coordinate behavior-based safety and ergonomic improvement activities.

• Review & analysis trends of EHS incidents and performance, to identify any significant issues/gaps, inform and recommend corrective measures.

Operational Support -

• Assist in setting up EHS Committees/Teams and oversee coordination between these groups.

• Identify and coordinate support from outside consultants, including developing scopes of work. Issue contracts and permits as needed.

• Partner with HR and Case Nurse to handle workers' compensation cases and emergency situations.

YOU HAVE:

• BA or BS degree in Engineering, Science, Safety or Environmental; or at least 7 years of equivalent experience.

• Certification in occupational health and safety (e.g. CSP, CIH, CHMM) is preferred.

• 2+ years' experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

• 3+ years' experience leading safety and/or environmental management systems is preferred.

• An understanding and ability to apply safety & environmental regulations.

• Ability to drive continuous EH&S improvement and Lean Manufacturing progress.

• Ability to interact appropriately with regulatory inspectors during inspections and follow-up activities.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.