Safety Specialist, US Sites - Prolec Energy : Job Details

Join The Prolec Team as a Safety Specialist – US Sites

Location: Based out of our Waukesha, WI office, supporting multiple US Sites

Are you a passionate safety professional ready to make a real impact across an organization? As a key member of our Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team, you'll support risk identification and mitigation strategies across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites and be a trusted advisor and change agent helping build a safer, smarter, and more compliant workplace.

Who we Are:

Prolec is an industry-leading manufacturer of a high quality, comprehensive line of power transformer products and services marketed under the Prolec® GE, Waukesha® and Celeco® brands. At Prolec, we are committed to sustainability and partnering with our customers to provide a high value, innovative and comprehensive line of electric energy transformation products and services that exceed expectations.

What You'll Do:

• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Analyze and mitigate ergonomic, health, and operational risks across all sites while performing comprehensive risk analyses for current and future processes.
• Training Champion: Develop and deliver impactful EHS training that empowers employees and builds a proactive safety culture.
• Incident Reduction: Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions that truly prevent recurrence.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Analyze trends, prepare reports, and turn insights into action.
• Collaborative Impact: Work closely with site leaders and cross-functional teams to roll out programs that stick.
• Continuous Improvement: Keep us future-ready by integrating best practices and innovative EHS tools.
• Audit Support: Lead audit preparedness and follow-through—ensure no stone is left unturned.
• Strategic Input: Contribute to longer-term EHS goals, providing strategic input to the EHS USA Manager and in guiding management.

What We're Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, ANSI, and related standards.
• Relevant technical certifications in Environmental, Health & Safety areas including Risk Identification across Health, Industrial Hygiene, and Ergonomic systems.
• Experience with wide range of Environmental, Health & Safety issues including those related to waste management, OSHA regulations, Risk Identification and Mitigation Processes.
• Strong root cause analysis skills and experience in risk identification/mitigation.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to lead without authority and influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel between sites (25–60%).

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Be a change-maker across multiple sites and environments, having the opportunity to travel across the US and sometimes internationally.
• Competitive pay and bonus programs.
• Paid vacation and holidays to enjoy all the other things you do!
• Work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with real opportunities for growth, including a tuition reimbursement program to help achieve your professional goals!
• Holistic benefits package to include medical plan options, HSA, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, and more – even options for you pets!
• 401(k) with employer contribution to help you meet your retirement goals!