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EHS Analyst

7 days ago Wake Forest, NC

Eaton's Electrical division is currently seeking a EHS Analyst to join our team in Youngsville, NC. Relocation assistance available within US.

The EHS Analyst supports environmental, health, safety, sustainability, and security efforts for all employees and groups based out of Eaton's Youngsville operations in Youngsville, NC. Individual is accountable for supporting EHS activities including achieving EHS objectives and targets, internal reporting of EHS performance, assuring closure of MESH and regulatory agency findings on a timely basis, and ensures plant level EHS programs, policies, procedures, and systems are developed, implemented and sustained to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements and conformance with Eaton mandates.

Position is also responsible for site security, supporting facility management, and enforcing a strong EHS zero incident culture that engages employees throughout the site in EHS teams and processes.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $105,000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

  • Champions and leads projects designed to effectively drive improvements in our "Zero Incident Safety Culture" program(s). Support EHS committees needed to accomplish the established targets and objectives for the year.
  • Facilitate risk assessments at the location to identify critical EHS hazards and aspects. Work with leadership team to create targets and objectives based on key EHS risks.
  • Partners with other functional support/engineering teams to ensure plant projects, changes, upgrades, and modifications adhere to and meet the PROLaunch and MESH "Change Management" processes.
  • Supports the creation of EHS goals for the site and appropriate activity-based goals for the extended leadership team to drive EHS culture, compliance, and results.
  • Uses established EHS data processes (such as MESH Prism) to manage data such as injuries and illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items, etc.
  • Manages site security and supports facility management, as needed.
  • Facilitates EHS engagement through EHS employee teams and committees (such as Safety Committee and Electrical Safety Team) needed to accomplish the established targets and objectives for the year; facilitates safety-related kaizen events and weekly
  • Gemba walks to accomplish the established targets and objectives for the year.
  • Compiles and analyzes MESH data for capturing in Eaton's Safety database to include corrective action tracking and MESH scoring; produces data for monthly balanced scorecard based on MESH corrective action completion and incident rates.
  • Work with leadership team and MESH element champions to complete an annual evaluation (MESH self-assessment) of compliance of EHS local, state, and federal regulations; Participate in the Corporate EHS assessment process.
  • Works to facilitate engagement of MESH (EHS management) element champions in their ownership of the MESH elements.
  • Pursue third party recognition for programs that establish the site and Eaton's EHS program as world class.
  • Coordinate the training of all personnel in the required safety, health, and environmental policies.
  • Evaluate jobs for possible ergonomic improvements (body mechanics, lifts, hoists, manipulators, etc.) and implement these work design changes.

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This role could be the next step in your career if you demonstrate the following experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental studies, manufacturing engineering, management/business, or a related technical field with a minimum two (2) years of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety, with a background in warehouse or manufacturing environments OR High School Diploma with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety, with a background in warehouse or manufacturing environments

You will set yourself apart by demonstrating some or all of the following:

  • CPR/FA/AED Trainer
  • Experience with Powered Industrial Trucks, Electrical Safety, and Ergonomics programs.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Comprehension of industry, state, and country EHS requirements
  • Adept at utilization of company-wide system for reporting EHS data and information
  • Ability to integrate EHS with other functions.
  • Ability to act as an agent of change; effective in enabling and driving change.
  • Delivering all communication with clarity, impact and passion and tailored to the audience which includes cross-functional teams

We will not consider candidates who:

  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc #LI-LR1

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Client-provided location(s): Wake Forest, NC
Job ID: Eaton-63161Youngsville
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-30T18:41:32

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)