EHS Specialist

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.

• Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.

• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

As an EHS Specialist, you will be responsible for administering and supporting all aspects of Badger Meter’s Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across our Racine facilities. You will help develop and maintain compliance strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and company standards, provide technical expertise to operations teams, and ensure employees are trained, informed, and equipped to work safely every day.

You will provide technical assistance to operations directors, department supervisors and employees. You will provide and manage training as well as training documentation.  

Job Duties:

• Support the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of all Badger Meter EHS policies, processes and programs, ensuring compliance and adherence to all regulatory standards.

• Plan and conduct safety and environmental evaluations/inspections of the facility, working with site leadership to ensure all key EHS operational controls are in place and EHS related action items are resolved on a timely basis.

• Advise employees on safe practices and potential hazards and participate in the development of strategies, policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment (fire prevention, employee evacuation, emergency response, ergonomic review, weather emergency programs, etc).

• Develop and compile monthly EHS metrics including illness and injury metrics and prepare reports for submission to supervisors, and/or managers, which identify potential hazards and provide recommendations for correction and compliance.

• Respond to requests for assistance from managers, department supervisors, and employees concerning environmental and/or safety issues by providing immediate support and coordinate response efforts to urgent safety or environmental situations.

• Participate in or lead the investigation of accidents and/or incidents such as personal injury, property damage and other EHS related concerns and coordinate workers compensation including claim reporting and monitoring and return to work plans.

• Up to 10% travel required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental studies, health and safety, or safety management or a related field required; significant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• 3+ years of experience in environmental/health/safety or a related field desired

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge in safety rules and regulations (OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, EPA, DOT, WDNR, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations) required

• Ability to identify hazards and create solutions for eliminating them required

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.

• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing/office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment

• Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time

• Audiogram required

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus

• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 

• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays  

• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.  In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more 

• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 

• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  

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