Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist (m/f/d)

If you are a Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will help drive a strong culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement by supporting and enhancing site-wide EHS programs. Working in a collaborative and international environment, you will partner with leaders, employees, regulatory authorities, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, promote sustainable practices, and implement practical solutions that contribute to a safer and more sustainable future.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the site's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management system in alignment with Emerson standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in German and European EHS legislation and translate requirements into effective site processes and programs.
• Partner with business leaders and employees to support compliance and promote safe, environmentally responsible working practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in environmental, occupational health, and workplace safety matters.
• Perform responsibilities associated with legally appointed environmental, occupational safety, or related EHS officer functions, where applicable.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, assessments, and investigations to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, communicate, and maintain practical EHS standards, procedures, and guidance that support operational excellence.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities, external partners, and internal stakeholders to support compliance and sustainability objectives.
• Contribute to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and support continuous improvement of EHS performance metrics and programs.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging employee engagement, awareness, and accountability across the site.

Who You Are

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences to ensure understanding and alignment. You plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals while balancing multiple responsibilities. You hold yourself and others accountable for achieving results and maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience supporting Environmental, Health & Safety programs, compliance activities, or management systems within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or similarly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of German and European environmental, occupational health, and workplace safety regulations.
• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into practical, business-focused solutions.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and consulting skills with the ability to explain technical or legal requirements in a clear and practical manner.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a structured and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across different functions and organizational levels.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Degree, certification, or formal training in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience serving as an Environmental, Occupational Safety, or other legally appointed EHS officer.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience working in semiconductor manufacturing or another highly regulated production environment.
• Experience supporting sustainability, ESG, or environmental performance improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies, auditing processes, and regulatory inspections.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.