Environment Health & Safety Specialist - Emerson

Chanhassen, MN 55317

About the Job

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

If you have experience in Environment, Health, and Safety and are looking to improve your abilities, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Chanhassen, MN location, you will coordinate the campus's environment, safety, and health efforts to drive compliance, prevention, and culture. You serve as a critical business partner in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site's EHS programs to mitigate risk, prevent injuries, meet regulatory requirements, and protect people, property and the environment.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Provide specialized expertise in improving, refining, and implementing EHS practices such as safety and health policies, recordkeeping, tools, standards, and effective approaches.
Develop and implement site EHS training to ensure compliance with state, federal and corporate requirements
Accountable for Emerson’s critical risk initiatives, gap assessment and implementation planning
Evaluate processes for appropriate hazard controls through active participation in risk assessments, while also proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to the environment, equipment, processes, chemicals, etc.
Oversight of site(s) industrial hygiene program, sampling routine and recordkeeping
Coordinate participation and management of the incident and near miss investigation process, systems and recordkeeping

Who You Are:

You engage in collaborative planning. You solicit both input and discussion. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, cultures, and geography. You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives. You align words and actions to model reliability. You deal comfortably with the uncertainty of change.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry or related.
Minimum of two years of experience in an Environment, Health and Safety role, with applied knowledge of relevant EPA, OSHA, state regulatory and industry standards
Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Professional Certification (CSP, ASP, CIH, etc.)
Experience in facilitating incident investigations and root cause analysis

Our Offer To You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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