EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

Date : Feb 1, 2026

Location(s) :

Florence, KY, US, 41042

Company : A. O. Smith Corporation

Business Unit : NAWH

Hybrid, Onsite or Remote : Hybrid

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Provides support in all Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHSS) functions and coordinates plant wide safety and environmental efforts and compliance for Florence, KY and may support additional sites as needed. Responsibilities may include but not limited to EHSS specific projects, program implementation, audits, training, compliance, risk assessments, worker’s compensation, and EHSS systems administration.

Responsibilities

Assist management with the annual plant budget for EHSS

Responsible for engineering assignments requiring a broad knowledge of environmental engineering and ISO 14001 standards

Lead Environmental permitting and compliance regarding Title V, Wastewater, Storm Water, Universal Waste, Hazardous Waste, and Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know (Form R and Tier II)

Lead Federal, State, and Local / Municipal inspections and investigations

Site level - Lead and monitor environmental improvement programs / projects (ESG) and initiatives

Partner with site leadership on Global EHSS standards and initiatives

Lead EHSS safety initiatives, required safety training, safety coaching, and security functions at Florence, KY and may support additional sites as needed

Manage EHSS through ISO-based management platform and reporting tools

Perform routine tasks such as project safety plans, job hazard analysis, incident investigations, workplace observations, and ensure safety equipment is maintained

Align site EHSS objectives with business goals

Assist with Company-wide programs such as drug testing and safety awards

Report on safety performance to Corporate EHSS Director and plant management

Coach / Supervise indirect reports (EHSS Committee)

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety / EHS related degree

3-5 years related work experience in a manufacturing setting

OSHA 511 or ASP certification preferred.

Knowledge and current understanding of all applicable regulations including federal, state and local laws and standards. (US EPA, SSHA, DOT, OSHA, etc.)

Good general problem-solving skills.

Excellent written & verbal communication. Ability to work independently and as part of the team

Moderate project management- Safety meetings, Safety committees, Leadership meetings, ISO program, Safety celebrations / milestones

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

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