Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
$52k - $70k/yr+ Quarterly profit sharing + 401(k) match + Employee referral bonus
Mid
Bachelor's
Thomson, GA, USA
In Person
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health or a related field is preferred.
- Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment; metal fabrication and welding experience are preferred.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and HazMat/Right-to-Know regulations.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience with Workers’ Compensation and workplace injury management is preferred.
- Ability to conduct investigations, inspections, training, and safety presentations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with Operations, HR, and management.
- Ability to work flexible hours to support second-shift and weekend employees.
Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
- Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Manage the Workers’ Compensation program, including injury reporting, claim coordination, employee follow-up, and return-to-work processes.
- Coordinate and conduct new-hire safety training, plant safety orientations, and ongoing employee safety training.
- Maintain accurate safety training records within the company’s safety management system.
- Lead monthly safety training and support Safety 24/7 initiatives.
- Facilitate Plant Safety Committee meetings and participate in monthly EHS Steering Meetings.
- Ensure OSHA compliance and lead or support regulatory inspections and compliance visits.
- Lead DVM Safety Meetings and support emergency preparedness activities and evacuation drills.
- Manage PPE supplies and coordinate with the PPE vending provider.
- Monitor safety metrics, incident rates, near misses, and other KPIs to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Manage the company Safety Incentive Program and review employee eligibility.
- Oversee environmental compliance, permits, and required regulatory reporting.
- Manage environmental requirements, including hazardous waste, air quality, SARA Tier II, EPCRA, stormwater, and wastewater compliance.
- Review Safety Data Sheets for new products and evaluate potential environmental and safety impacts.
- Conduct bi-monthly environmental compliance inspections and provide reports to Plant Management and the COO.
- Promote the company’s safety culture, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Desired Qualifications
- Metal fabrication and welding experience.
- Experience with Workers’ Compensation and workplace injury management.
About the company
Standard Iron provides metal fabrication services for OEMs, handling parts from simple shear and brake work to intricate welded assemblies. Customers submit parts designs and the company uses its full range of metalworking equipment along with design support to turn those designs into finished components. Its process is supported by electronic data interchange, bar-coded data collection, and other integrated systems to ensure fast communication and accurate production. By continually upgrading technology and investing in employee training, the company aims to deliver reliable, high-quality parts that meet customers’ needs and achieve total customer satisfaction.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Monticello, Minnesota
Founded
1930
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Standard Iron reported 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in 2025, supporting larger contracts.
- Helgesen adds market-leading hydraulic tank design, strengthening cross-sell into fuel, coolant, and containment tanks.
- High-power fiber laser investments since 2024 improve throughput and reduce secondary operations, boosting margins.
What critics are saying
- Helgesen integration after August 2024 strains management while ORG pushes executive recruitment and technology changes.
- Heavy reliance on multi-site manufacturing raises execution risk across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
- A downturn in OEM capital spending would hit custom metal fabrication orders quickly in 2026.
What makes Standard Iron unique
- Standard Iron spans seven facilities across North America, including U.S., Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
- The August 2, 2024 Helgesen acquisition broadened tanks, weldments, and fluid-conditioning fabrication capabilities.
- Owner Resource Group recapitalized Standard Iron in January 2022 for technology and acquisition-led growth.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Profit Sharing