We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EH&S) is responsible for implementing existing company EH&S programs and ensuring regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, industrial hygiene, and occupational health regulations. The EH&S Specialist will ensure ongoing compliance by participating in compliance audits and overseeing internal audits. They will coordinate with production supervisors to ensure regulatory compliance and provide effective health and safety training for all employees.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Supports EHS platform Leader and Director in all regulatory and corporate reporting requirements.

• Manage processes related to hazardous waste disposal or chemistry monitoring and control.

• Act as the Emergency Response Leader.

• Work with production supervisors to develop and implement programs to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures.

• Conduct risk assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring and facility audits to eliminate, minimize and control existing and potential hazards.

• Review incident and accident reports to determine measures needed to prevent recurrences, including root cause analysis.

• Identify EHS training needs, conduct or oversee this training, and ensure maintenance of the company training database.

• Support EHS Platform Leader in the organization and scheduling of safety committee meetings.

• Provide assistance with material classification, waste profiling and manifesting.

• Ensure completion of all waste and material tracking and reporting documentation.

• Support Chemical Passivation system daily operations including wastewater treatment operations, regulatory sampling and permitting, and process tank testing and maintenance.

• Develop, or assist in developing, organizing, scheduling and conducting training programs for the Chemical Passivation department, HAZMAT team, and confined space entry and rescue team.

• Actively participate in HAZMAT training, required cleanups, and maintenance of equipment.

• Develop SOPs for the Chemical Passivation department, ensure that all P&ID's are up to date.

• Review all PMs for mechanical integrity compliance, ensure that all piping is labeled and valve numbers are in place and accurate.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or related field

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-10 years work experience in EH&S compliance

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Good understanding of federal, state and local regulatory authority, including: EPA, OSHA, DOT, and familiarity with federal, RCRA, CWA, SWPPP, SPCC, PSM, PHA, LOTO, PPE, HAZMAT, Machine Guarding, GHS, Confined Space Entry, Crane Safety, and Forklift Training.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service attitude.

• Industrial/Manufacturing EH&S experience strongly preferred,

• Proficient in computer software applications (Microsoft office suite).

• Strong problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience in implementing and/or maintaining an ISO or similar certification system.

• 40 Hour Hazwoper

• Bilingual – English/Spanish

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION:

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds alone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in an office environment as well as manufacturing environment

• May be required to perform duties outside the typical office setting

  Watts in it for you :

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits

• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave

• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off

• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement

• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

  How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.