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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?
Location: BREMENEAST
Job Summary
Applies working knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, company standards, and safe work practices to support compliance and risk reduction across assigned manufacturing and operational areas. Conducts routine safety and environmental inspections, job hazard analyses, and observations to identify hazards, environmental risks, and compliance gaps, and recommends corrective actions. Supports incident, nearâ€'miss, and environmental event investigations by gathering facts, documenting findings, and assisting with root cause analysis and corrective action tracking. Analyzes safety, environmental, and audit data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Coordinates and delivers health, safety, environmental, and emergency preparedness training and audits in alignment with established programs and procedures. Implements siteâ€'level EHS initiatives and supports contractor safety and environmental requirements, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory expectations. Communicates hazards, environmental impacts, findings, and updates to supervisors and employees, reinforcing safe and environmentally responsible behaviors and a culture of accountability, prevention, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining processes to identify, evaluate, and control safety and environmental hazards through risk assessments, inspections, and preventive measures.

Implement and maintain required OSHA and environmental compliance programs in alignment with Southwire EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate, deliver, and track required health, safety, and environmental training, including OSHAâ€'mandated and company EHS programs.

Provide industrial hygiene and environmental exposure support, including evaluation of noise, chemical, and other occupational and environmental health risks, and support control implementation.

Support the development and deployment of new EHS programs and initiatives, ensuring consistency with EHS management systems and corporate standards.

Assist with environmental compliance assurance, including air, water, waste, DOT, spill prevention, chemical inventory management, and regulatory tracking.

Participate in safety and environmental incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action tracking.

Support implementation and sustainability of EHS management systems, including BBS, VPP, ISO, and similar frameworks.

Support emergency preparedness and response, including drills, environmental response readiness, and coordination with emergency services and contractors.

Interface with regulatory agencies as needed to support inspections, information requests, and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Specialized Degree: Engineering or Science discipline or other program applicable to the health, safety and environmental fields are required.
Years of Experience: 2-4 years
Field of Expertise: Requires minimum of 2 years of experience working in industrial health, safety, and environmental activities.
Preferred Education & Experience
Licenses/Certificates: GSP, ASP
Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
Field of Expertise: Manufacturing or general industry
Spans of Control
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No
Travel
Travel: None
Physical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting: 5% Weight: 25
Climbing: 5%
Kneeling/Stooping: 5%
Moving: 10%
Standing: 10%
Sitting: 40%
Walking: 25%
Working Conditions
Office
Plant/Warehouse Floor
Various Shifts
Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays
Extreme Heat/Cold
Loud Noise
Equipment
Hard Hat
Computer/Keyboard
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
Safety Vest
Competencies
Action Oriented
Plans and Aligns
Customer Focus
Balances Stakeholders
Collaborates
Nimble Learning
Skills
Investigation
Risk Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Record Keeping
Influencing Skills
Training And Development
Environmental Engineering
Safety Training
Biology
Environmental Science
Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

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