Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the Milwaukee, WI site by coordinating and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs in alignment with Rockwell Automation standards and regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with manufacturing, research, and workplace services teams to support safe operations, manage contractor safety, lead site-level EHS initiatives, and investigate incidents. The EHS Specialist also supports project execution, compliance reporting, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement efforts across the campus.

You will work onsite in Milwaukee, WI and will report to the EHS Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain Rockwell Automation EHS programs in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Coordinate contractor safety documentation and support EHS oversight for site and campus projects.
• Partner with internal teams and external agencies to support audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
• Implement site-level EHS procedures and ensure accountability for compliance.
• Provide technical EHS support for projects, processes, and site operations.
• Manage EHS training programs, including hazard-based training, training matrix maintenance, and record tracking.
• Maintain and execute emergency response plans, including annual evacuation drills.
• Investigate injuries, illnesses, and incidents; report metrics and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and ensure appropriate PPE and control measures are in place.
• Support fire safety systems, inspections, and coordination with fire safety personnel.
• Perform internal EHS audits and support EHS performance assessments.
• Manage environmental data reporting and support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support ongoing environmental and safety management systems, including ISO 14001 certification.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Professional degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Safety, Environmental Sciences or Engineering, or similar program.
• Professional Safety / Environmental Certifications (CSP, CIH, REM)
• Experience with SAP
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, EPA, DOT, WDNR, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented style are deemed important for this role.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

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