Environmental Health & Safety Specialist bei Emerson
Emerson · Sherman, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Sherman
If you are passionate about fostering a culture of safety, driven to ensure compliance, and energized by improving workplace conditions, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sherman, Texas location, as an ES&H Specialist you will play a key role in driving safety excellence across our operations—protecting our people, environment, and facilities while supporting continuous improvement and compliance. This role is part of our alterative shift team working Friday – Sunday, 6AM to 6PM.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Leading incident investigations, performing root-cause analysis, and driving corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Actively contributing to safety teams and lead initiatives that strengthen our safety culture.
- Conducting ergonomic risk assessments, job safety analyses, non-routine task assessments, ES&H training programs, and implementing improvements to reduce risk.
- Developing and recommending safety initiatives and compliance programs based on risk assessments and performance trends.
- Ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and Emerson Corporate ES&H standards.
- Managing monthly safety and health inspections, audits, and corrective action tracking.
Who You Are:
You are passionate about creating a safe and healthy work environment and take pride in protecting people and processes. You communicate clearly and confidently across all levels of the organization. You are proactive in identifying risks and take initiative to develop effective, sustainable solutions. You analyze problems with a critical eye and use data to guide decisions. You prioritize collaboration, follow through on commitments, and consistently seek opportunities to improve safety performance and compliance.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or related field.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and relevant state/federal regulations.
- Familiarity with Industrial Hygiene practices and sampling protocols.
Preferred Qualification That Set You Apart:
- Two (2) years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment
- Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and associated safety and health risks.
- Proficiency in root-cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, Pareto analysis)
- Project management experience and analytical problem-solving skills
- ASP or CSP certifiction
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing 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, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Our Location:
Sherman is one of North Texas’s best-kept secrets—a place where life feels just a little easier. Located about an hour north of Dallas, it offers the perfect balance of small-town warmth and big-city access. Sherman offers a lower cost of living, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community—without the hustle and stress of major metro life. The city is surrounded by natural beauty, from Lake Texoma’s boating and fishing to scenic parks and trails, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. At the same time, Sherman is experiencing exciting growth, with new restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options continually adding to its appeal. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly living, career opportunities, or a place to put down roots, Sherman offers the best of Texas living with room to grow!
Company
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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