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Serious Power, Compelling Careers
At Energy Systems, Our people help make the world safer, brighter, and more productive. United by our Values, people with diverse backgrounds and points of view work together to ensure our customers have peace of mind.
It’s a challenge, and an invitation. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to join an industry leader. There’s never been a better time to work at Energy Systems. Our rapid growth equals rapid career advancement opportunities for those who want to be challenged and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performance culture.
We are looking to grow our team with people who share our enthusiasm for providing energy resiliency and independence to the communities we serve. Established in 1933, Energy systems prides itself on offering the best power systems for business and home, including selling and servicing battery energy storage systems (BESS), stationary and mobile generators, HVAC & UPS systems, turnkey construction, and environmental permitting.
Energy Systems provides career opportunities that reward results-oriented people like you who seek a career driving innovation and value.
Current Energy Systems Job Listings
CT/NYC/Long Island
Generator Field Service Technician
Bohemia, NY
Job Summary: The Generator Field Service Technician is responsible for providing on-site troubleshooting, repair, warranty/campaign service, preventative maintenance, equipment modifications, , of Generac industrial products. This position will requires 100% travel; fleet vehicle provided. No overnight travel is anticipated. Overtime is not promised or required, but during mass storms and outages management may require additional help for after hours calls beyond the standing on-call schedule.
With respect to different levels, please review the below and a recruiter will be in contact to discuss your interests and qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of mechanical design, AC and DC circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, connection diagrams, and control systems
- Understand components and operation of an electrical distribution and transfer switch system
- Excellent troubleshooting skills, the ability to make independent decisions, and work with minimal supervision, in occasionally adverse outdoor weather conditions.
- Experienced in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology
- Knowledge of power generation; light tower, products
- Spark Ignited and Compression ignition internal combustion engine knowledge
Technical Field Service Representative Trainee:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma
- Experience: 1 – 3 years related mechanical experience and completion of Automotive, Construction Equipment or Electrical/Electronic program
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Associates Degree in Marine, Ag, Construction, Automotive technical programs, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 1 – 3 years related Industrial experience
Compensation Range:
- Min: $25.84/hour
- Max: $31.30/hour
Technical Field Service Representative Level I:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma
- Experience: 2 – 3 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), and Generac Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled certification and related maintenance and troubleshooting competencies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Associates Degree in Marine, Ag, Construction, Automotive technical programs, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 4 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
Compensation Range:
- Min: $32.39/hour
- Max: $34.58/hour
Technical Field Service Representative Level II:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma
- Experience: 3-4 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), and Generac Industrial certification and related maintenance, startup and troubleshooting competencies, as well as competitive brand industrial repair proficiency. Load bank loading and towing and related certifications are required for larger commercial and industrial units.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Associates Degree in Marine, Ag, Construction, Automotive technical programs, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 6 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
Compensation Range:
- Min: $38.94/hour
- Mid: $42.22/hour
- Max: $45.50/hour
Technical Field Service Representative Level III:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma
- Experience: 4-6 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) particular mastery of paralleling switchgear and generator repair/maintenance, and loadbanking setup and reporting abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Associates Degree in Marine, Ag, Construction, Automotive technical programs, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 8 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
Compensation Range:
- Min: $47.68/hour
- Max: $52.05/hour
Master Field Service Technician:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma, Generac Master Certification or equivalent
- Experience: 8 years in advanced troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), and achieve Generac Master Technician level certification and demonstrate the related competencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 10 – 15 years in advance troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
Compensation Range:
- Min: $53.14/hour
- 1 year:$54.23/hour
- 3 years: $55.32/hour
- 5 years: $56.42/hour
COMPENSATION:
Energy Systems is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.
This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays, opportunity for overtime and 401(k) retirement benefits.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate tools, hardware, parts, instrumentation, or controls. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, including above the shoulders and below the waist. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk and drive commercially-plated vans or pickup trucks. The employee is constantly required to sit, including for the purposes of driving up to 12 hours in a day. Handling of service parts will include lifting or carrying parts in excess of 80 lbs. regularly. Majority of lifting and carrying will involve parts between 5 and 40 lbs needing to be moved more than 50 feet. Load bank loading and towing and related certifications are required for larger commercial and industrial units.
The employee is constantly using hands to finger, handle, feel, lift or operate objects, and use computer keyboards. Fine dexterity for manipulating small objects required. The employee is constantly required to walk, squat, turn/twist, crouch, reach, stand, balance, climb/descend ladders, stairs, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and see, talk, hear, and smell. The employee is constantly required to stand on variable work surfaces.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Extreme weather conditions, as well as noisy and confined environments are additional exposures.
- Daily road travel is monitored by vehicle GPS.
- Random Drug/other testing or data collection which may be required to meet customer site access requirements.
- Strict adherence to proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working in the field, which may include: eye and hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, ESD/spark/fire resistant uniform, or face shields.
“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Generator Field Service Technician
Shelton, CT
Job Summary: The Generator Field Service Technician is responsible for providing on-site troubleshooting, repair, warranty/campaign service, preventative maintenance, equipment modifications, , of Generac industrial products. This position will requires 100% travel; fleet vehicle provided. No overnight travel is anticipated. Overtime is not promised or required, but during mass storms and outages management may require additional help for after hours calls beyond the standing on-call schedule.
With respect to different levels, please review the below and a recruiter will be in contact to discuss your interests and qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of mechanical design, AC and DC circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, connection diagrams, and control systems
- Understand components and operation of an electrical distribution and transfer switch system
- Excellent troubleshooting skills, the ability to make independent decisions, and work with minimal supervision, in occasionally adverse outdoor weather conditions.
- Experienced in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology
- Knowledge of power generation; light tower, products
- Spark Ignited and Compression ignition internal combustion engine knowledge
Technical Field Service Representative Trainee:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma
- Experience: 1 – 3 years related mechanical experience and completion of Automotive, Construction Equipment or Electrical/Electronic program
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Associates Degree in Marine, Ag, Construction, Automotive technical programs, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 1 – 3 years related Industrial experience
Compensation Range:
- Min: $25.84/hour
- Max: $31.30/hour
Technical Field Service Representative Level I:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma
- Experience: 2 – 3 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), and Generac Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled certification and related maintenance and troubleshooting competencies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Associates Degree in Marine, Ag, Construction, Automotive technical programs, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 4 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
Compensation Range:
- Min: $32.39/hour
- Max: $34.58/hour
Technical Field Service Representative Level II:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma
- Experience: 3-4 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), and Generac Industrial certification and related maintenance, startup and troubleshooting competencies, as well as competitive brand industrial repair proficiency. Load bank loading and towing and related certifications are required for larger commercial and industrial units.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Associates Degree in Marine, Ag, Construction, Automotive technical programs, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 6 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
Compensation Range:
- Min: $38.94/hour
- Mid: $42.22/hour
- Max: $45.50/hour
Technical Field Service Representative Level III:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma
- Experience: 4-6 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) particular mastery of paralleling switchgear and generator repair/maintenance, and loadbanking setup and reporting abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Associates Degree in Marine, Ag, Construction, Automotive technical programs, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 8 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
Compensation Range:
- Min: $47.68/hour
- Max: $52.05/hour
Master Field Service Technician:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma, Generac Master Certification or equivalent
- Experience: 8 years in advanced troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), and achieve Generac Master Technician level certification and demonstrate the related competencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 10 – 15 years in advance troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
Compensation Range:
- Min: $53.14/hour
- 1 year:$54.23/hour
- 3 years: $55.32/hour
- 5 years: $56.42/hour
COMPENSATION:
Energy Systems is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.
This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays, opportunity for overtime and 401(k) retirement benefits.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate tools, hardware, parts, instrumentation, or controls. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, including above the shoulders and below the waist. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk and drive commercially-plated vans or pickup trucks. The employee is constantly required to sit, including for the purposes of driving up to 12 hours in a day. Handling of service parts will include lifting or carrying parts in excess of 80 lbs. regularly. Majority of lifting and carrying will involve parts between 5 and 40 lbs needing to be moved more than 50 feet. Load bank loading and towing and related certifications are required for larger commercial and industrial units.
The employee is constantly using hands to finger, handle, feel, lift or operate objects, and use computer keyboards. Fine dexterity for manipulating small objects required. The employee is constantly required to walk, squat, turn/twist, crouch, reach, stand, balance, climb/descend ladders, stairs, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and see, talk, hear, and smell. The employee is constantly required to stand on variable work surfaces.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Extreme weather conditions, as well as noisy and confined environments are additional exposures.
- Daily road travel is monitored by vehicle GPS.
- Random Drug/other testing or data collection which may be required to meet customer site access requirements.
- Strict adherence to proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working in the field, which may include: eye and hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, ESD/spark/fire resistant uniform, or face shields.
“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Regional Sales Manager
Bohemia, NY
New York City, NY
Job Summary: The Regional Sales Manager develops and maintains an assigned Energy Systems sales territory. The Regional Sales Manager has the responsibility to develop and execute a territory management plan that can encompass reactive (bid market) and/or proactive (negotiated business) relationships to grow and achieve territory sales objectives. This role acts as the primary customer contact and territory owner; building and managing relationships, executing on new growth strategies and capturing market share.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Special assignments as directed by the sales leadership team
- Other Duties as assigned.
- Engages with marketing resources to introduce new products and programs to increase market share and brand awareness.
- Provides feedback and recommendations on processes to improve profitability and the customer experience.
- Maintains and grows knowledge of product offerings and value proposition.
- Provides voice of the customer feedback
- Communicates routinely with the Sales Leader
- Manages key sales activity and opportunity information in CRM/ERP
- Manages information to key internal personnel from customer systems.
- Works with clients to develop programs and promotional opportunities to increase sales.
- Acts as primary sales resource to customers and facilitates successful project outcomes.
- Conducts market research, analyzing competitive landscape to identify opportunities.
- Strengthens account relationships to grow product sales.
- Develops new customer accounts.
- Develops and executes territory management plan.
Minimal Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Work Experience
4+ years of successful sales territory development experience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Change Management- Adept at adjusting to changing environments, process and market conditions.
- Entrepreneurial- A self-starter with initiative and vision; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Can interpret metrics and convert them to actionable objectives.
- Analytical Capability- Ability to evaluate our competitive position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to uncover needs and articulate our value proposition.
- Communication-Active listener with effective interpersonal skills.
- Sales Acumen-Demonstrated knowledge and ability to execute a territory management strategy, sales discipline and sales best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Experience:
7+ years successful solution sales and/or contractor sales experience
LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE: This position acts under the guidance of the Vice President of Sales.
Compensation: Energy Systems is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in New York is $100,000.00 – $162,900.00. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.
Benefits:
We are an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.
- Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, & 401k
- 401 (k) retirement savings plans with company match
- Medical support programs: Matern
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Service Coordinator II
Shelton, CT
Job Summary: The Service Coordinator position will be responsible for creating work orders, answering incoming service calls, quoting recommended service repairs, assisting with the job calendar, tech schedules, invoicing of service jobs and managing overall administrative workflow for the Service Department. These functions require electronic management of parts using company business systems. In addition, this position requires supporting other parts personnel as needed.
We are Energy Systems, the leader in industrial power solution sales, service, and rentals.
With an ongoing tradition of providing excellent products and outstanding service for our customers, Energy Systems is one of the longest existing Generac Industrial Distributors in the United States. We are a full-service distributor of Generac equipment and solutions providing sales, service and rentals.
The Service Coordinator II position will be responsible for creating jobs, answering incoming service calls, tracking jobs and completions, invoicing, contract setup, and managing overall administrative workflow for the Service Department.
These functions require electronic management of service jobs using company business systems. In addition, this position requires supporting other personnel as needed. This position will report to one of the service operations managers.
Roles and Responsibilites:
Creating jobs, answering incoming phone calls, and assisting with the scheduling of technicians
Scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs with customers
Use specific customer portals as needed to manage all open work orders
Tracking open jobs and seeing them through to completion
Invoicing completed jobs accordingly
Process new contracts and renewals in electronic management system
Meeting with the service operations team regularly
Support of other Service departmental roles on an as-needed basis
Serve on a rotating on-call team to respond to emergency calls, typically every four to five weeks
Provide guidance as needed for Service Coordinator I role
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
2 – 4 of administrative experience in a service-related business
2 – 4 of years of scheduling field technicians and/or customer service
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Computer literacy is required, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel)
General knowledge of service parts and the service industry, including but not limited to basic mechanical and technical aptitude.
Incorporate time management skills by prioritizing work assignments.
Proven interpersonal skills with both internal and external customers, including being a team player to create synergy within the office and company.
Must be able to handle high-pressure situations.
Must have basic math skills for computing percentages, multipliers, sales tax, and totals on parts orders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Degree in Diesel Technology or a related field
4 years of administrative experience in a service-related business
4 years of scheduling field technicians and/or customer service
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Working knowledge of business enterprise systems (e.g. FieldServio, SAP, etc.)
Proficiency in schematic and service documentation
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Shelton, CT
Job Summary: The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day environmental, health and safety functions at West Coast Energy Systems. This includes, but is not limited to, implementing the organization’s safety program, working with personnel to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, monitoring the facility and processes for adherence to Federal and State OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other local regulations and guidelines. Additionally, this role is responsible for the elimination of industrial incidents, conducting environmental monitoring and reporting, providing assistance with environmental permit applications, and assisting with internal EHS audits for the facility. This position works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the facility and leads the pursuit of zero incidents.
30% + travel expectations
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience;
- Ability to obtain OSHA 30 card within 30 days.
- Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 30 days.
- Be familiar with 40 CFR regulations, including RCRA, CAA, CWA, OPA, EPCRA, TSCA
- 5 years of experience implementing occupational safety and environmental programs;
- 3 years of experience working in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment;
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in occupational safety, engineering or science related.
- Experience within a corporate safety role in a manufacturing company;
- Implementation experience with safety-related programs (ISO, VPP, etc.);
- Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.
- OSHA 30 Card.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
- CHMM, CSP, CIH, PE or equivalent Certification preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
- Serve as the primary hazardous waste SME, coordinating all aspects of pollution control, RCRA and state-only hazardous waste management, leading efforts to reduce hazardous waste and implement recycling programs and other sustainable practices
- Direct industrial hygiene sampling and support.
- Manage the facility EHS program.
- Manage and perform the planning, training, inspection, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for all environmental and safety compliance programs.
- Maintain third-party compliance dashboards for ISNetworld, Avetta, PEC and Brownz.
- Support the EHS Manger on internal auditor for multi-site EHS activities;
- As an EHS SME, lead regional training efforts for EHS-related activities under the directive of the EHS Manager
- Provide engaging environmental, health, and safety leadership to the facility employees;
Worksite Analysis
- Conduct facility audits to be used to ensure that consistent, best-in-class results and compliance are followed to enable operational excellence. Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
- Conduct and document monthly facility inspections of hazardous waste accumulation/chemical storage areas.
- Perform Job Safety Analysis of all facility worksite activities and lead actions for controls and countermeasures.
- Work with EHS Managers supporting the EHS Manager and cross-functional teams for new projects and process development.
- All of the above-mentioned duties with a multi-site scope.
Hazard Prevention and Control
- Perform ergonomic and safety risk assessments virtually or hands-on for product and process capability.
- Lead the identification, assessment and resolution of ergonomic issues, including physical part validation of acceptability to ergonomic standards.
- Observe workers to determine proper use of prescribed safety equipment and procedures. Train and demonstrate proper use of safety equipment.
- Investigate incidents (including injuries, property damage, near misses, releases, and losses) to determine root causes and prepare/directs corrective and preventive action plans.
- Lead and coach incident investigations to determine root cause and preventative actions.
- Act as multi-site SME supporting facility EHS Specialists with hazard assessments.
- Support the EHS Manager to lead emergency action plan programs.
- Lead Employee Safety Committees;
- Develop and support strategic initiatives designed to produce best-in-class EHS performance.
- Act as the facility champion for the EHS Drive to Zero programs.
- Act as the Corporate champion for the EHS Drive to Zero programs;
- Serve as SME for EHS for multiple sites.
Other Duties as assigned and the following:
- Minimize waste by driving initiatives surrounding reduction, recycling and supply chain partnerships;
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT and local regulations.
- Demonstrated understanding of MA, CT, NY, PA, NH, VT, ME and MI and specific regulations for environmental and safety
- Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization;
- Excellent working knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools;
- Excellent working knowledge of emergency action planning;
- Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. 30% + travel expectations.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Shelton, CT
Job Summary: The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day environmental, health and safety functions at West Coast Energy Systems. This includes, but is not limited to, implementing the organization’s safety program, working with personnel to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, monitoring the facility and processes for adherence to Federal and State OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other local regulations and guidelines. Additionally, this role is responsible for the elimination of industrial incidents, conducting environmental monitoring and reporting, providing assistance with environmental permit applications, and assisting with internal EHS audits for the facility. This position works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the facility and leads the pursuit of zero incidents.
30% + travel expectations
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience;
- Ability to obtain OSHA 30 card within 30 days.
- Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 30 days.
- Be familiar with 40 CFR regulations, including RCRA, CAA, CWA, OPA, EPCRA, TSCA
- 5 years of experience implementing occupational safety and environmental programs;
- 3 years of experience working in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment;
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in occupational safety, engineering or science related.
- Experience within a corporate safety role in a manufacturing company;
- Implementation experience with safety-related programs (ISO, VPP, etc.);
- Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.
- OSHA 30 Card.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
- CHMM, CSP, CIH, PE or equivalent Certification preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
- Serve as the primary hazardous waste SME, coordinating all aspects of pollution control, RCRA and state-only hazardous waste management, leading efforts to reduce hazardous waste and implement recycling programs and other sustainable practices
- Direct industrial hygiene sampling and support.
- Manage the facility EHS program.
- Manage and perform the planning, training, inspection, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for all environmental and safety compliance programs.
- Maintain third-party compliance dashboards for ISNetworld, Avetta, PEC and Brownz.
- Support the EHS Manger on internal auditor for multi-site EHS activities;
- As an EHS SME, lead regional training efforts for EHS-related activities under the directive of the EHS Manager
- Provide engaging environmental, health, and safety leadership to the facility employees;
Worksite Analysis
- Conduct facility audits to be used to ensure that consistent, best-in-class results and compliance are followed to enable operational excellence. Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
- Conduct and document monthly facility inspections of hazardous waste accumulation/chemical storage areas.
- Perform Job Safety Analysis of all facility worksite activities and lead actions for controls and countermeasures.
- Work with EHS Managers supporting the EHS Manager and cross-functional teams for new projects and process development.
- All of the above-mentioned duties with a multi-site scope.
Hazard Prevention and Control
- Perform ergonomic and safety risk assessments virtually or hands-on for product and process capability.
- Lead the identification, assessment and resolution of ergonomic issues, including physical part validation of acceptability to ergonomic standards.
- Observe workers to determine proper use of prescribed safety equipment and procedures. Train and demonstrate proper use of safety equipment.
- Investigate incidents (including injuries, property damage, near misses, releases, and losses) to determine root causes and prepare/directs corrective and preventive action plans.
- Lead and coach incident investigations to determine root cause and preventative actions.
- Act as multi-site SME supporting facility EHS Specialists with hazard assessments.
- Support the EHS Manager to lead emergency action plan programs.
- Lead Employee Safety Committees;
- Develop and support strategic initiatives designed to produce best-in-class EHS performance.
- Act as the facility champion for the EHS Drive to Zero programs.
- Act as the Corporate champion for the EHS Drive to Zero programs;
- Serve as SME for EHS for multiple sites.
Other Duties as assigned and the following:
- Minimize waste by driving initiatives surrounding reduction, recycling and supply chain partnerships;
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT and local regulations.
- Demonstrated understanding of MA, CT, NY, PA, NH, VT, ME and MI and specific regulations for environmental and safety
- Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization;
- Excellent working knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools;
- Excellent working knowledge of emergency action planning;
- Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. 30% + travel expectations.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
