ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEADER JOB DETAILS | ACUITY BRANDS

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Acuity Brands, Inc.
(NYSE.
AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company.
We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come.
Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology.
Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.
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Job Summary Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Leader is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory statutes, permit obligations, and company requirements.
This position supports facility leadership and operations in strengthening EHS performance and compliance through continuous improvement, to keep our associates safe and protect our environment.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Maintains compliance with all applicable Federal, State, Local EHS regulations, and Company policies, initiatives, and objectives.
Oversees facility environmental permitting requirements (air, stormwater, waste, hazardous waste), including inspections, monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping.
Interacts with all Focus Factories and Safety committee to assist with and find solutions to EHS issues.
Assists Focus Factories and Shared Services with the development and review of Job Hazard Analyses.
Drives the training of site personnel on various EHS/regulatory policies, programs, including but not limited to emergency preparedness and response, forklift operation, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, incident reporting and investigation, environmental awareness, ergonomics.
Participates in investigations and root cause analysis on accidents, incidents or high-risk events and suggests remedial and preventative actions.
Participates and prepares on-site inspections, assessments, or audits by internal or external parties.
Consults with all Focus Factories/Shared Services on design and operation of existing, new or modified equipment or processes and provides review and approval regarding EHS impacts.
Performs documented Audits/Inspections/observations to detect existing or potential EHS related issues or concerns, recommending corrective & preventative measures.
Maintains records of ALL audits, inspections, training, EHS compliance activities and action plans.
Manages the Development and Continuous Improvement of ABL Recycling programs Manages Facility Emergency Preparedness activities including Annual testing events and practice exercises.
Maintains Chemical inventory and coordinates chemical Approvals under “Right-to-Understand” Hazard Communications program.
Enforce Safety guidelines through effective monitoring, auditing, and disciplinary action on a case-by-case basis.
Supports and participates in required corporate EHS initiatives, internal assessments, incident reviews and training.
Skills Knowledge of regulatory compliance with federal, state & local EHS requirements including MPCA, MNOSHA, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI Must possess strong problem-solving skills and experience in troubleshooting process EHS issues.
Experience with lean manufacturing is preferred.
High degree of comfort with computer usage and software (Microsoft products) Experience with VelocityEHS software is a plus.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business journals, procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department personnel Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures Requirements Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 2 years of experience in EHS role required.
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity organization.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, and religion.
Any unsolicited resume submitted to Acuity Brands by a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees or to the Acuity Brands resume database, shall be deemed the property of Acuity Brands.
Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any hiring resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume will be deemed by Acuity Brands to have been referred by the Agency free of charge or fee.
This includes any agency that is an approved/contracted provider but does not have the proper approvals to participate in a search.