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Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

EHS Continuous Improvement Specialist - Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeReno, NV, USA$28.07 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in manufacturing, environmental health and safety, industrial engineering, continuous improvement, operations, or a related field is required.
  • Experience conducting investigations and problem solving in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Candidates must generally be within a 50-mile radius of Reno, Nevada; active-duty military service members are exempt from this geographic limitation.
  • Strong report writing and presentation skills are required.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels is required.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required.
  • The ability to independently manage investigations from initiation through closure is required.
  • The role requires significant time on the manufacturing floor.
  • The role requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
  • The ability to influence change without direct authority is required.
  • The ability to work effectively with hourly employees, supervisors, managers, engineers, and leadership teams is required.
  • The ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive sustainable improvements is required.
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities are required.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence are required.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism during investigations is required.
  • The ability to work independently with limited supervision is required.
  • The employee must be able to work safely in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toe shoes with met guards, and area-specific equipment such as flame-resistant clothing and hearing protection when required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead investigations involving injuries, first aid cases, near misses, property damage events, safety observations, environmental incidents, and other workplace events.
  • Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Gather evidence, interview employees, collect witness statements, and document investigation findings.
  • Develop comprehensive investigation reports, corrective action plans, and leadership presentations.
  • Assign, track, and verify completion of corrective actions.
  • Evaluate corrective action effectiveness and identify opportunities for additional risk reduction.
  • Monitor trends and identify recurring issues requiring systemic improvement.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on employee safety, risk reduction, and operational effectiveness.
  • Participate in Kaizen activities and improvement events.
  • Identify opportunities to eliminate hazards through process improvements and engineering controls.
  • Use structured problem-solving tools, including 5 Why Analysis, fishbone diagrams, A3 problem solving, process mapping, and PDCA methodology.
  • Work with site leadership to prioritize and implement sustainable improvements.
  • Perform ergonomic assessments throughout manufacturing operations.
  • Identify risk factors associated with musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Develop recommendations to reduce ergonomic stressors.
  • Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to implement ergonomic improvements.
  • Track ergonomic projects and validate improvement effectiveness.
  • Engage employees on the manufacturing floor, observe work processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead projects that reduce risk, improve ergonomics, eliminate hazards, and strengthen safety culture.
  • Partner with production, engineering, maintenance, operations, and leadership teams to identify risks, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and improve facility safety performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analyses is preferred.
  • Experience conducting ergonomic assessments is preferred.
  • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and manufacturing safety programs is preferred.
  • Experience working within environmental health and safety management systems is preferred.
  • Experience presenting information to leadership teams is preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred.
  • Experience with MESH, Benchmark, Gensuite, or similar management systems is preferred.

About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1911

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