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Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ more than 5,800 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.\nPosition Summary:\nThe EHS Specialist plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s safety culture through leadership, mentorship, and program ownership. This role focuses on mentoring entry-level EHS technicians, leading incident investigations, and driving continuous improvement across Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. The EHS Specialist is expected to apply strategic thinking, influence operational teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while aligning EHS initiatives with broader business objectives.\nKey Responsibilities\nMentorship & Development\nProvide guidance, coaching, and ongoing support to EHS Technician I team members.\nFoster skill development, technical competency, and professional growth within the EHS team.\n Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis\nLead safety incident and near-miss investigations using structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.\nIdentify underlying causes and partner with operations to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.\n Program Ownership\nOwn and continuously improve one or more specialized EHS programs (e.g., Stop Call procedures, confined space, or other advanced safety programs).\nServe as the subject-matter expert for assigned programs and ensure consistent execution across sites.\nCompliance & Strategic Influence\nDrive EHS initiatives that align with regulatory requirements and company policies.\nInfluence operational leadership and field teams to adopt best practices and proactive safety behaviors.\nSupport audits, inspections, and internal assessments as needed.\nTraining & Education\nDevelop and deliver advanced EHS training for employees and contractors, including specialized and certification-based training.\nEnsure training materials align with regulatory standards and company requirements.\nQualifications:\nAssociate or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.\n3-5 years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments.\nDemonstrated experience leading RCA investigations and managing specialized safety programs.\nStrong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.\nKey Competencies\nSafety leadership and mentoring\nIncident investigation and analytical thinking\nRegulatory knowledge and compliance\nProgram management and continuous improvement\nTraining facilitation and presentation skills","description_format":"text","description_chars":3227,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Telecommunications","Broadband"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T10:49:54Z"}],"liveness":{"score":73,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.815,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":10,"expected_fill_days":20,"reasons":["conf:17","velocity","win:mid","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-29T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/afl-global-ehs-specialist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/afl-global-ehs-specialist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-30T03:18:39Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2408,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2592,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-01T00:00:00Z"}}}