EHS Officer

CEL Critical Power – Powering the AI Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft2 facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

About The Role:
Reporting to our QEHS Manager, we are seeking a highly experienced EHS Officer to ensure compliance and continuous improvement with our environmental, health and safety systems, ensuring compliance with all US regulations. This role focuses on risk assessment, incident prevention and fostering a strong safety culture across all operations, inclusive of our manufacturing facility and site installation programs for our data-centre clients. The ideal candidate will be a pro-active person with significant hands-on experience in implementing and validating EHS systems and validating regulatory compliance. This role is critical in scaling our US operations, enhancing and ensuring world-class EHS performance on behalf of our customers.

What You'll Be Doing:

Compliance & Regulatory Management:

• Ensure adherence to local and international EHS regulations, standards, and company policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to electrical switchgear assembly and testing.
• Manage and validate our internal system documentation is in an audit-ready state at all times.
• In conjunction with our QEHS Manager, participate in customer / regulatory audits as schedule dictates.
• Utilise a hands-on, collaborative leadership style to your peers, always leading by example.
• Ensure all personnel are aware of their responsibilities with respect to OSHA 1970 regulations.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control:

• Conduct regular risk assessments for our office and assembly environments, testing and site installations.
• Implement robust controls / training for electrical testing, arc-flash hazards and general assembly risks.

Incident Management & Reporting:

• Investigate accidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions, implementing corrective and preventive actions as required.
• Provide accurate, timely and consistent department reports, identifying clear escalation paths / solutions.
• Co-ordinate with your Irish counterpart to align / standardise processes to develop a ‘One CEL’ approach.
• Maintain accurate KPIs and records, preparing internal / external reports as required.

Training & Awareness:

• Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization.
• Deliver EHS training programs for employees, focusing on electrical safety, PPE usage, and emergency response.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through toolbox talks and awareness campaigns.
• Keep abreast of the developments in regulatory standards, ensuring internal systems are kept up to date.

Environmental Management:

• Monitor waste disposal, recycling and emissions compliance.
• Support sustainability initiatives and ISO 14001/45001 certification processes.

Requirements:
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) preferred.
• 5+ years EHS experience in electrical, automotive, aerospace or medical devices industries.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1970, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001standards.
• Familiarity with general assembly processes and associated hazards.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards (e.g., IEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E).
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to drive safety culture.
• Ability to analyse data and implement practical solutions.
• Proficiency in EHS management systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to travel domestically to conduct site audits as needed.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A dynamic and growing team focused on innovation and excellence