Sr. EHS Specialist - Test Labs/Electrical

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day environmental, health and safety functions at Generac’s generator test laboratories in WI, primarily working from our Waukesha headquarters. This includes, but is not limited to, implementing the organization’s safety program, working with personnel to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, monitoring the facility and processes for adherence to OSHA, EPA, Wisconsin DNR, DOT, and other local regulations and guidelines.  Additionally, this role is responsible for the elimination of industrial incidents,  conducting risk assessments for shock, arc flash, and arc blast hazards, establishing and verifying electrically safe work conditions, determining flash protection boundaries and shock approach boundaries, and developing energized work permits and justification processes.  This position works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the facility and leads the pursuit of zero incidents.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) of lab-based testing and maintenance activities and lead actions for controls and countermeasures.
• Ensure compliance with Electrical Safe Work protocols for Generac test labs.  Manage the Generac Safety Index metrics for the test labs.  Serve as an internal auditor for multi-site EHS activities;
• Develop and continuously improve the Electrical Safe Work program at Generac.  
• Perform NFPA 70E compliance training for lab employees as needed.  
• Serve as test lab SME for EHS for multiple sites.
• Conduct facility audits to be used to ensure that consistent, best-in-class results and compliance are followed to enable operational excellence. Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Conduct and document monthly facility inspections of hazardous waste accumulation/chemical storage areas.
• Perform ergonomic and safety risk assessments virtually or hands-on for product and process capability.
• Lead the identification, assessment and resolution of ergonomic issues including physical part validation of acceptability to ergonomic standards.
• Observe workers to determine proper use of prescribed safety equipment and procedures.  Train and demonstrate proper use of safety equipment.
• Investigate incidents (including injuries, property damage, near misses, releases, and losses) to determine root causes and prepares/directs corrective and preventive action plans.
• Lead and coach incident investigations to determine root cause and preventative actions. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience;
• 5 years of experience implementing occupational safety and environmental programs;
• 3 years of experience working in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment;
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Degree in occupational safety , engineering or science related;
• Experience within a corporate safety role in a manufacturing company;
• Implementation experience with safety related programs (ISO, VPP, etc.);
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.
• CHMM, CSP, CIH, PE or equivalent Certification.

Electrical Qualifications:

• BSEE or higher with power systems background
• Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician
• Completion of NFPA 70E program
• Documented experience in at least one of the following areas:
• MV generator systems (≥1 kV)
• MV switchgear / protection systems
• Commissioning, maintenance, or troubleshooting of MV equipment
• Arc flash and shock hazard assessment for MV systems

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA,NEC, NFPA 70E regulatory requirements.
• Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards;
• Electrical safety background
• Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization;
• Excellent working knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools;
• Excellent working knowledge of emergency action planning;
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Advanced understanding of OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT and local regulations;
• Financial and analytical skills to model and quantify impacts of projects;
• Ability to coach and mentor.

Great Reasons to work for Generac: 

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities 
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days. 
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”