EHS / ESG Senior Specialist, NA

The EHS/ESG Senior Specialist position implements and maintains company policies and adherence to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. It is involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and is able to propose health, safety and environmental recommendations for implementation.
The position is responsible for ensuring compliance to legal EHS/ESG requirements at Stäubli Corporation in Duncan, SC and Windsor, CA. Based in Duncan, this position serves as the subject matter expert for environmental and occupational regulatory compliance, risk reduction, sustainability initiatives, and Integrated Management System (IMS) performance.
The role is accountable for maintaining, improving, and driving compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, while supporting Stäubli's global sustainability objectives and operational excellence strategy. The position partners closely with site leadership, functional managers, employees, and corporate stakeholders to foster a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
Reports to:
Manager Quality and Operational Excellence NA
Responsibilities and Objectives:
Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies
Lead, support, deploy and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification for Stäubli Duncan
Lead, support, and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification for Stäubli Windsor
Collaborate with Quality to ensure compliance of the Integrated Management System
Collaborate with the Managing Director, HR Director, Divisional Directors and other leaders to complete job hazard assessments and implement EHS/ ESG policies and procedures
Lead all aspects of accident and incident investigations including initial follow-up, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure
Apply risk-based thinking methodologies to improve EHS/ ESG programs
Lead and sponsor all site safety and environmental programs including facilitate Safety and ESG committees
Promote employee engagement and accountability for Safety and Sustainability Culture
Monitor employee exposure to hazards and develop recommendations for any action needed when safety and environmental policies are not followed by employees
Work closely with Training and Development to ensure all staff have appropriate applicable training to their work environment
Perform and/ or cooperate with all internal and external safety and environmental compliance and regulatory audits to ensure compliance
Identify and lead opportunities to improve EHS and ESG performance while supporting business objectives
Routinely inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations
Support integration of safety, EHS and sustainability considerations into new processes, equipment, and facility changes
Utilize data analytics to identify trends, prioritize risks, and measure effectiveness of improvement actions.
Partner with Stäubli corporate headquarter personnel to ensure alignment of global ESG/EHS activities and priorities
Adheres to all safety, quality and environmental standards
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field required
5+ years of progressive EHS and ESG experience in a manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience maintaining or implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications
Multi-site manufacturing support experience preferred
Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
Strong organizational, listening and communication skills including ability to write comprehensive technical reports
Self-motivated, problem-solver and positive attitude required
Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No