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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Location:

Carrollton, GA 124Life

Job Summary

Applies working knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, company standards, and safe work practices to support compliance and risk reduction across assigned manufacturing and operational areas. Conducts routine safety and environmental inspections, job hazard analyses, and observations to identify hazards, environmental risks, and compliance gaps, and recommends corrective actions. Supports incident, near‑miss, and environmental event investigations by gathering facts, documenting findings, and assisting with root cause analysis and corrective action tracking. Analyzes safety, environmental, and audit data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Coordinates and delivers health, safety, environmental, and emergency preparedness training and audits in alignment with established programs and procedures. Implements site‑level EHS initiatives and supports contractor safety and environmental requirements, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory expectations. Communicates hazards, environmental impacts, findings, and updates to supervisors and employees, reinforcing safe and environmentally responsible behaviors and a culture of accountability, prevention, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining processes to identify, evaluate, and control safety and environmental hazards through risk assessments, inspections, and preventive measures.

Implement and maintain required OSHA and environmental compliance programs in alignment with Southwire EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate, deliver, and track required health, safety, and environmental training, including OSHA‑mandated and company EHS programs.

Provide industrial hygiene and environmental exposure support, including evaluation of noise, chemical, and other occupational and environmental health risks, and support control implementation.

Support the development and deployment of new EHS programs and initiatives, ensuring consistency with EHS management systems and corporate standards.

Assist with environmental compliance assurance, including air, water, waste, DOT, spill prevention, chemical inventory management, and regulatory tracking.

Participate in safety and environmental incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action tracking.

Support implementation and sustainability of EHS management systems, including BBS, VPP, ISO, and similar frameworks.

Support emergency preparedness and response, including drills, environmental response readiness, and coordination with emergency services and contractors.

Interface with regulatory agencies as needed to support inspections, information requests, and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standardsRequired Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level:

Bachelor's DegreeSpecialized Degree:

Engineering or Science discipline or other program applicable to the health, safety and environmental fields are required.

Years of Experience:

0-2

YearsField of Expertise:

Experience working in industrial health, safety, and environmental activities.

Preferred Education & Experience

Licenses/Certificates:

GSP, ASPYears of Experience:

2-4 years

Field of Expertise:

Experience working in industrial health, safety, and environmental activities.

Spans of Control

Does this role

Manage Southwire Team Members:

No Travel

Travel:

NonePhysical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting:

5%

Weight:

25

Climbing:

5%

Kneeling/Stooping:

10%

Moving:

10%

Standing:

45%

Sitting:

25%Working Conditions

Office Plant/Warehouse Floor Various Shifts Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays Extreme Heat/Cold Loud Noise Equipment

Hard Hat

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Safety VestCompetencies

Action OrientedBalances StakeholdersCollaboratesPlans and AlignsNimble LearningCustomer FocusSkills

InvestigationRisk AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceRecord KeepingInfluencing SkillsTraining And DevelopmentEnvironmental EngineeringSafety TrainingBiologyEnvironmental ScienceBenefits We Offer:

401k with Matching

Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & More Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.