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# EHSS Specialist

- **Company:** Evonik Industries
- **Location:** Janesville, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Office, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://evonik.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Janesville-WI/EHSS-Specialist_R50231

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field strongly preferred.
 * 5+ years of EHSS, safety, or related experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.
 * Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
 * Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and problem-solving tools.
 * Proven ability to develop, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions to closure, ensuring effectiveness and sustainability.
 * Familiarity with PSM and high-hazard operations preferred.
 * Experience developing and maintaining safety programs, procedures, and training systems.
 * Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
 * Ability to work independently and lead EHSS initiatives in a plant environment.
 * Proficiency in standard business tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, SAP or similar systems).

## Description

* Lead the site's Health, Safety, Security, and Emergency Response programs, serving as the designated Site Security Officer and coordinating emergency preparedness, drills, and response activities.
 * Promote a strong EHSS culture by providing coaching, communication, and engagement that reinforce safe and secure work practices across the site.
 * Develop, implement, and maintain EHSS policies, procedures, standards, and training programs, ensuring employee competency and ongoing regulatory compliance.
 * Ensure compliance with OSHA, corporate EHSS requirements, and applicable Process Safety Management (PSM) elements, while maintaining effective site systems and programs.
 * Lead and facilitate incident investigations, including root cause and human factors analyses, ensuring corrective actions are identified, implemented, and closed in a timely manner.
 * Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections, and hazard reviews to identify gaps, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement in EHSS performance.
 * Ensure findings from investigations, audits, inspections, and compliance reviews are documented, communicated, tracked, and closed in accordance with site and corporate requirements.
 * Partner with cross-functional teams, site leadership, and environmental resources to drive integrated EHSS performance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.


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