Health & Safety USA Officer (EHS)

Vacancy: Health & Safety (H&S) Specialist

Location: South Carolina. with flexibility to travel.

START DATE: We are looking for a late January to early February start date.

We are a leading engineering company looking for a professional to join our team as a H&S Specialist In this position, you will be responsible for implementing improvements in safety of the assembly processes, as well as reducing the negative impact of circumstances that affect the processes. Also design and development of methods for production improvements.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with OSHA and local safety regulations.


• Conduct safety inspections, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.


• Maintain up-to-date procedures and records to meet OSHA standards.

2. Training and Communication:

• Deliver safety training programs for employees and subcontractors in both English and Spanish.


• Effectively communicate safety policies to diverse, multicultural teams.


• Conduct daily safety meetings.

3. Risk Management:

• Perform risk assessments and job safety analyses (JSAs) to identify potential hazards.


• Implement corrective measures to mitigate identified risks.

4. Emergency Management:

• Coordinate emergency drills and response plans.


• Provide support in first aid and CPR/AED during emergencies.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare incident, accident, and safety audit reports.


• Utilize Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat to document procedures, reports, and compliance records.

6. Client Interaction:

• Serve as a point of contact for clients regarding safety protocols and compliance during project execution.

7. Team Leadership:

• Lead and train multicultural groups, including Mexican, Spanish, American, and Chinese team members.


• Foster a collaborative and inclusive safety culture among diverse teams.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in the automotive sector or related industries preferred.


• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Degree


• Must be AED/CPR First Aid certified


• Knowledge in OSHA Courses - OSHA 30 in Construction.


• Fluency in English. Spanish is a plus.


• Availability to travel for projects outside of Texas. Relocation support would be provided.

What do we offer?
Great opportunity to join a dynamic project with high growth potential. Competitive compensation package. Flexibility, teamwork and great working environment.

Does this sound like an interesting opportunity?
We look forward to receiving your application. You can apply on this job portal.

IIT8 USA Corporation, based in Austin, Texas, is part of MiddleGround Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2004, IT8 began as a mechanical design and engineering office. Today, we deliver Body-in-White, warehouse automation, and industrial automation services across Europe, India, Mexico, Germany, and the United States.

IT8 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.