Senior Safety & Environmental Specialist

S&C Electric Company

Senior HSE Specialist advancing safety and environmental compliance for S&C Electric’s resilient power-grid products. Leading audits, training, ergonomics, incident investigations, and sustainability initiatives.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $87,758 - $116,285 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safety and environmental guidance, compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations, and the ability to develop and deliver effective training programs. Proficient in conducting audits, risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.

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Safety & Environmental ComplianceIncident Investigation ProficiencyTraining Development & DeliveryData Analytics & CorrelationBachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentRoot Cause AnalysisPDCA MeasuresErgonomic AnalysisSafety Policy DevelopmentEnvironmental Program ManagementBBSLOTORCRANFPA 70E

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationProject ManagementMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemDigital Human ModelingData Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

HSE ProgramsSustainabilityWaste ManagementEnvironmental ScienceManufacturing EnvironmentCorporate ComplianceFacility AuditsEnvironmental InitiativesCircularityResource Conservation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide safety and environmental guidance and support for HSE programs, including BBS, LERP, RCRA, Hazard Communication, LOTO, NFPA 70E, Confined Space, Ergonomics, PIV, air and noise monitoring, sustainability, waste management, DOT, and OSHA compliance
Refine programs and procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency
Review and update safety policies and procedures for regulatory and corporate compliance
Train corporate team members and assist sites with HSE program compliance
Track federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations and evaluate operational effects
Interface with Operations and technical support stakeholders to achieve safety and environmental objectives
Establish and coordinate facility audits, inspections, and observations
Follow up on corrective actions and document completion
Review and analyze audit data, including tracking and trending
Develop safety and environmental training content and delivery methods
Conduct gap assessments, adjust curricula, and provide training through a Learning Management System
Facilitate ergonomic assessments and recommendations using ergonomic analysis tools and/or Digital Human Modeling
Identify and prioritize ergonomic risks to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and operator injury outcomes
Collaborate on environmental initiatives involving waste reduction, reuse, recycling, resource conservation, circularity, recyclable contents, and materials
Collaborate with, mentor, and teach HSES team members and S&C employees on best practices and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience as a Safety & Environmental professional, or equivalent experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment
Demonstrated sustained high-level performance in safety functions
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to simultaneously handle a variety of projects and assignments
Ability to develop effective approaches to technical objectives
Proven ability to design and deliver training
Incident investigation proficiency, including risk assessment, root cause analysis, countermeasure development, and PDCA measures
Willingness to travel to other S&C locations within and outside the United States
Experience with engineering, R&D, laboratory, or heavy manufacturing environments
Experience in data analytics and finding correlations in data
Ability to work flexible shifts as needed
Periodic travel by car and/or airline, 5% or less
Ability to perform activities including standing, extensive walking, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and handling
Ability to travel occasionally to other facilities and work non-traditional business hours as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria
Medical and prescription benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Life Insurance
Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program
Family Forming Benefits, including adoption and fertility support
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
401(k) Retirement Savings
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) through KSOP
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
Annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings
Hybrid work arrangement
Employee ownership
Talent-development programs