Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, USA
3 days ago
EHS Specialist
At Trane Technologies TM and through our businesses including Trane ® and Thermo King ® , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. **Thrive at work and at home:** + Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE! + Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. + 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution. + Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs. + Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. + Learn more about our benefits here (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) ! **Job Summary:** + Ensures compliance with multiple Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) government regulations, corporate requirements and site policies. + Supports all personnel, processes and equipment on-site to ensure work is performed in a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly manner **This position has been designated as On-Site.** **Essential Job Functions** + Evaluates processes and equipment to identify EHS related concerns. + Recommends solutions and takes action to drive metric improvements and reduce hazards and risk. + Inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations. + Assists with development, tracking and trending of EHS key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilizes internal spreadsheets and Trane Technologies software to track progress. + Coordinates EHS improvement projects with site personnel at all levels to ensure business continuity. + Writes procedures and other communications to document and educate personnel about EHS topics. + Inspects and maintains assigned EHS equipment, in accordance with regulatory and Trane Technologies requirements. + Uses existing and new skills, knowledge and abilities to provide basic EHS compliance guidance and opportunities for improvement to site employees. + Implements EHS requirements using Trane Technologies Business Operating System’s implementation guides and other available resources. + Participates in Incident Investigations, 9- Step Problem Solving, EHS Gemba walks, Safety Committee and Green Team meetings, New Process / Equipment Reviews, (Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analyses). Follows up on corrective and preventive actions to drive closure of incident investigations, concerns and findings. + Assists Leadership Team with driving Safety as a core value. + Assists with the development and presentation of EHS training to individuals and groups for compliance, onboarding, employee development and awareness. + Assists with ergonomic assessments and identification of workstation improvements. + Assists with Project Management and oversees contractors/staffing for EHS projects. + Maintains hazardous and special waste staging areas, complete waste and storm water inspections and take corrective actions when necessary to maintain compliance and best practices. + Supports and collaborates with the EHS team on other routine tasks as assigned. + Provide occasional after-hours support to assist site personnel with emergency situations. + Assist and drive projects focusing on sustainability (energy/ waste/ water reductions). + Assess office and plant ergonomics and ensure corrective actions are completed + Participate and/or lead safety teams (facility, manufacturing, Green Team, ergonomics, first responders) + Perform duties associated with the management of hazardous waste (after successful completion of training). To include, but not limited to, labeling, weighing, inspections/audits, shipment. + Support and collaborate with EHS Manager on tasks as assigned + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications:** + High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED) is required. + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Safety, Environmental Studies, Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred. + Additional degrees and/or related coursework or experience will be considered. + Knowledge of local, state and federal laws/environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance + Previous experience within Environmental, Health, and Safety in a manufacturing setting is a plus. + Ability to adjust priorities accordingly, without being prompted, based on risk and business needs. + Strong organizational skills + Ability to work with excel, word, power point, outlook and internet explorer + Must be flexible and able to work all hours, including weekends and off shifts as required **Physical Requirements** + Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.Mobility within the work facility. + Ability to maintain EHS spaces. Utilize material handling equipment to assist site personnel with the set-up and organizing of areas that store chemicals, waste and water. _This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive._ **Compensation:** **Base Pay Range: $47,000 - $70,000** Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed. **Equal Employment Opportunity:** We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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