Senior EHS Specialist

Senior EHS Specialist

Location

Arden, NC   

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!  

For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings:  BorgWarner Openings

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Job purpose

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

The EHS Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing programs and processes related to environmental, health, and safety policies, training, and organizational development. This role will support both technical centers, and manufacturing facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and promote environmental, health, and safety programs and policies to promote a safe work environment and reduce occupational incidents.
• Promote health and safety awareness through effective employee communications and participation.
• Conduct safety inspections, ergonomic risk assessments, job hazard analysis, and ensure compliance with ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001 standards as well as all OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Coordinate incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and conduct training programs on industrial safety, industrial hygiene, emergency planning, government regulations, and hazardous materials.
• Develop and integrate waste management, minimization, and recycling programs.
• Provide emergency response oversight and ensure proper storage and maintenance of chemicals.
• Promotes a high degree of employee involvement on safety teams, inspection teams, and other aspects of the program. 
• Develops and conducts training programs on industrial safety, industrial hygiene, emergency planning, government regulations, hazardous materials, and other related issues. 
• Coordinates and investigates incident investigation. 
• Supports and participates in Facilities/Maintenance department team activities. 
• Understands and adheres to current quality and control policies. 
• Perform other duties as needed.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological, Environmental, or Health and Safety Sciences, or 3-5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Sound judgment, ethical values, communication, decision-making, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of applicable Federal and State (OSHA/EPA) regulations.
• OSHA 501, HAZWOPER, Medical Responder, Powered Industrial Truck, or other Safety Training certifications preferred.
• ASP or CSP certification preferred. ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001 exper