EHS Specialist

3 days ago Ontario, CA

The EHS Specialist will assure legal compliance with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations; while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability, the person will assess and minimize the risk of injury to Schneider Electric employees, visitors, contractors and liabilities arising out of accidents or environmental exposures in or associated with the workplace in our Secure Power Testing Facility. Your leadership will also contribute significantly to the well-being of our employees and the satisfaction of our customers.

What will you do?

• Enforce compliance with EHS policies, programs, and standards, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.

• Conduct audits and inspections, identify non-compliance, and recommend sustainable corrective actions. Monitor and drive completion of the identified corrective actions.

• Provide monthly safety training, including new hire orientation training, contractors and customers safety orientation.

• Investigate injuries, near misses, conditions, and incidents to discover root causes and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.

• Implement of the ergonomic plan at the facility to help identify methods to prevent musculoskeletal disorders injuries.

• Lead the plant emergency response team.

• Lead the ISO 14001, ISO 45001 of the site to guarantee the compliance with the standard.

• Work with production and management to foster a safety culture.

• Develop and implement all relevant electrical safety & LOTO Standards for the site in conjunction with group standard.

• Train and enforce compliance of Arc Flash, Electrical Shock hazard and first aid.

• Lead the waste management programs including hazardous and non-hazardous material including scrap metals, e-waste, carboard, pallets, Li-ON batteries, precious metals and returned units.

• Establish strong networking with government agencies fire department, OC police, water storm district.

• Develop training matrix and ensure suitable training and education programs are rolled out for the prevention of injuries.

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• Make sure risk assessment is available for all high-risk activities.

Who will you report to?
This is an onsite role reporting to the Plant Manager, based at our Costa Mesa, CA facility.

Initially (during the first 3-4 months), 50% of your time will also be supporting our Distribution Center in Chino, CA). After such time , 100% of your time and onsite support will remain at Costa Mesa, CA location.

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $84,000 - $126,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

What qualifications and skills will make you successful in this role?

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, safety, or a relevant field (or equivalent experience). ASP or CSP (CSP Preferred).

• 3+ years of experience in EHS within a manufacturing & testing environment.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations.

• Understanding of ergonomics and methods to prevent musculoskeletal disorder injuries.

• Experience in facilitating in-house training programs.

• Experience conducting accident and incident investigations.

• Electrical testing and training background preferred.

• Good knowledge of energy management.

• Ability to communicate, organize and work with Top Management, Project Managers and VIP customers.

• Effective change transformation agent leading in the digital era.

• Strong ability to facilitate and lead meetings with business stakeholders (Project Managers, Sales Account Managers, Project coordinators, inside sales, field service managers).

What's in it for me?

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees, including things such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, company stock option purchase+ match, and much more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers .

We seek out and reward people for embracing diverse perspectives; delivering the highest quality innovations; aspiring to build a sustainable future for everyone; getting things done with accountability, speed, integrity, and always with the customer in mind; thinking deeply and differently, challenging the status quo and learning every day; and achieving together, collaborating with trust and openness. We're recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for Schneider Electric.

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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Client-provided location(s): Ontario, CA, Costa Mesa, CA
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/101921?lang=en-us
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-16T18:48:48

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion