Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

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Elgin, IL
64K Annually
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
We help people be their best in the moments that matter.
The Role
The EHS Specialist provides technical guidance for safety and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. Responsibilities include conducting audits, preparing regulatory reports, developing training programs, responding to emergencies, and performing inspections to enhance workplace safety.
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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewThe Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Department is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of our associates, minimizing the EHS impact of their activities and complying with all applicable environmental, safety and industrial hygiene regulations.
Job Description

Overview:

Provides technical expertise and guidance for safety, health and environmental programs and services. Evaluates and monitors company practices to ensure compliance with all environmental, health and safety governmental regulations. Advises management on ways to enhance employee safety while still maximizing productivity. Develops workplace safety programs that result in worker’s compensation and insurance premium savings. Develops environmental, health and safety programs that result in cost savings and reduction in the company’s environmental footprint and potential environmental legal liabilities.

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations:

  • Provide onsite EHS support plus regional support to satellite sites within the U.S.

  • Assist with EHS audits and assessments.

  • Maintain EHS programs to ensure compliance with applicable EHS legal and other requirements.

  • Prepare and submit accurate and timely EHS regulatory reports and ensure that applicable EHS permits and licenses are filed and maintained.

  • Maintain the MSI and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system requirements.

  • Maintain accurate records in accordance with the MSIs’ global recordkeeping requirements.

  • Perform and document accident/incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.

  • Develop, coordinate and deliver EHS training to identify target audience, track training and maintain training records. 

  • Take lead in responding to site emergencies including, but not limited to accidents/incidents, fires, floods, chemical spills, severe weather, etc.

  • Perform and document workplace ergonomic assessments.

  • Coordinate and lead safety and emergency response teams, including holding quarterly meetings, and performing drills and debriefs. 

  • Perform and document EHS safety and housekeeping inspections and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented for identified non-compliances.

  • Perform and document risk and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) assessments and implement controls.

  • Conduct machine guarding assessments and ensure all machines are properly guarded.

  • Ensure all equipment with multiple sources of energy have LOTO procedures in place.

  • Ensure all required inspections and maintenance are performed on equipment such as powered industrial vehicles, cranes and hoists, etc. 

  • Issue EHS permits including but not limited to hot work, confined space, energized electrical work, etc. 

  • Perform basic IH monitoring, i.e. noise, RF, etc. and contract with approved outside consultant/vendor as applicable for other IH monitoring needs.

  • Conduct random EHS inspections of independent contractors. 

  • Interact with other functions, including, but not limited to: operations management, Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Human Resources, Security, etc. to promote safe, healthful and environmentally conscious work practices. 

 

Specific Knowledge/Skills:

  • Working knowledge of local EHS requirements (e.g. OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, etc.).
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organizational and records management skills.

  • Computer skills, including Google applications.

  • Demonstrated project management skills and proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. 

  • Safety certification such as Associate/Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) is preferred.

Target Base Salary Range: $63,800 - $127, 600 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in safety, environment, industrial hygiene, chemical engineering, physical sciences or similar field

  • 1-3+ years experience in EHS operations


Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K with Company Match
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave
  • and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
21,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer

Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses.

Why Work With Us

We are a global family of driven, dynamic people who inspire and support everyone around us to be the best version of themselves. We embrace a “people first” philosophy – and are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of caring and inclusiveness. Are you ready to join our team and be a part of a close-knit community in a big company?

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Motorola Solutions Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We believe that the next big idea can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. That’s why we offer office-based, hybrid and remote working models, where Motorolans can do their best work wherever they work best.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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