Job Description

Encore Wire is one of the nation’s top copper and aluminum wire manufacturers, outfitting residential, commercial and industrial spaces across the US for a customer base that would blow your mind! Producing over $1 billion of wire every year, with over 1,300 employees and almost 2 million sq. ft. of manufacturing space under our roof, we want to continue our history of growth. Encore is seeking individuals who are looking to join the Safety Team. In this role, you will be on the frontlines implementing a culture that puts safety at the forefront of all our incredible work.

Position Overview

This position works directly with site operations leaders to drive EHS ownership and accountability. Position reports directly to the Safety Manager with frequent interaction and direction from the Safety Director. This position is a critical partnership between the Operations team and the EHS team to cultivate a behavior based safety culture. This position will also work closely with other Safety Specialists in a team environment to collaborate, problem solve and develop innovative solutions.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides technical safety and health support and information to the site Operations team.

• Coordinates and delivers EHS training to employees.

• Responsible for execution of the site safety improvement plan.

• Performs risk assessments of site operations to determine risk and implement defenses to protect employees from uncontrolled risk.

• Manages all aspects of work place injuries and near misses. Including documenting incidents, leading incident investigation teams, determining root cause(s) and implementing corrective action(s).

• Participates in new product / process reviews including process hazard analyses, operator training, Job Safety Analysis, etc.

• Experience in ergonomics and completing functional ergo assessments.

• Understands Federal and State occupational safety and health regulations and monitor regulatory changes as they occur.

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Entry level to two years of EHS experience.

• EHS experience in manufacturing operations preferred.

• Bachelors or advanced degree, preferably in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental, or related technical discipline.

• Displays strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, NIOSH, ANSI, NEC, TCEQ, etc.

Ability to:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a results driven, team oriented environment.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Make independent decisions.

• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills.

• Use PC and related software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Gensuite).

• Handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.

• Deliver executive presentations to site leadership team.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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