EHS Specialist
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. Interested in joining us on our journey? At Appliance Park, we’re on a mission to create a safe and sustainable work environment for our 8,500 employees across a sprawling 720-acre campus. As an EHS Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.PositionEHS SpecialistLocationUSA, Louisville, KYHow You'll Create PossibilitiesEHS Operations (60%)Provide functional support to operations teams, leveraging engineering controls to eliminate hazards and prevent incidents.Partner with teams to conduct audits, inspections, and self-assessments, ensuring adherence to compliance and risk management standards.Work with laundry, dishwasher, plastics and refrigerator plants and support each site-specific injury reduction and EHS risk management plan, ensuring alignment with the overall Appliance Park strategy. Work with the Appliance Park EHS Director to integrate the actions required to achieve sustainable injury reduction results in Appliance Park’s operational excellence goals and metrics. Analyze data trends to identify strategic opportunities and improve processes using tools like Gensuite.Deliver engaging and timely EHS training while staying current on regulatory requirements.Support environmental compliance initiatives, including air emissions, water discharge, and waste recycling.Under the direction of the Appliance Park EHS Director, work with stakeholders (e.g., project leaders) and Appliance Park EHS Leaders to support contractor safe work plans, lock out tag out assessments, and new equipment reviews, which may require travel to the equipment manufacturer. Respond to employee requests for EHS assistance and evaluation and follow through to implement immediate and longer-term corrective actions. Participate in site incident investigations (e.g., injuries, fires, spills) to ensure causal factors are identified, prevention steps are taken and validated, and lessons learned are shared and leveraged in a timely manner. Learn and apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles. Culture & Communication (15%)Promote open communication and foster...