Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and managing the environmental, health, and safety programs throughout the ITW Contamination Control Electronics (CCE)  manufacturing facility in Kennesaw, GA. This facility is a chemical blending facility with 50-100 employees onsite.

Main responsibilities includes leading programs to prevent injuries, health impairments, and collaborate with the site’s business unit manager, leadership team, as well as divisional leadership, to prevent, perform root cause analysis, and resolve environmental, health and safety problems.

We are seeking a qualified and motivated EHS Specialist to help implement safety policies, conduct audits and incident investigations, and serve as a safety ambassador across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the implementation and maintenance of site-specific safety programs that comply with OSHA, EPA, GA EPD, and company standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, behavioral observations, and risk assessments across all areas of the facility, including high-voltage, chemical, mechanical and automated systems.
- Assist in the creation and revision of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and confined space entry programs.
- Serve as a visible safety presence on the production floor, promoting safe behaviors and ensuring compliance through coaching and corrective actions.
- Participate in and support investigations for all safety-related incidents, including near-misses; document findings and ensure corrective actions are tracked to completion.
- Conduct safety training for employees, contractors, and supervisors, including onboarding, refresher training, and job-specific instruction.
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation of safety inspections, audits, permits, incident reports, and training records.
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations to identify safety hazards during equipment installation, process design, and layout changes.
- Provide support to the Emergency Response Team (ERT), including participation in drills, spill response, and evacuation coordination.
- Assist in implementation of safety tools and dashboards and maintain digital records for tracking, auditing, and reporting safety metrics.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Technology, or a related field.

- Minimum of 5 years of safety experience in chemical blending, manufacturing, or construction facilities.
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry regulations.
- Knowledge of NFPA 30, NFPA 400, NFPA 497, NFPA 704, and emergency planning standards
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead safety discussions and influence leadership and employee behavior.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using digital safety platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification (or willing to obtain within 90 days)

- NFPA 401 (Highly Recommended)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus but not required

Physical Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. Walking is required for at least 50% of the workday to perform duties.
- Must be able to work in industrial and construction environments including heat, noise, and use of PPE.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Kennesaw, GA.  Standard working hours are Monday- Friday 8 am to 5 pm with occasional overtime and weekend hours.  Occasional off-shift support or weekend response may be required depending on plant activities or emergencies.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.