Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Overview

Interstate Wire is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Safety Specialist to help support and strengthen our safety culture across all manufacturing operations for IWC and Agave Wire. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day safety activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a safe, healthy work environment. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting and is comfortable serving as a visible, hands-on presence on the production floor.

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required to effectively communicate safety standards and training across a diverse workforce. This position reports to Copperweld Bimetallic’s Director of EHS and is on-site in Rockwall, Texas at Interstate Wire.

• Support the EHS Director in implementing and maintaining company-wide safety programs, procedures, and policies.
• Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments across operational areas.
• Assist in incident investigations, participate in root-cause analysis, and help implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver or support safety training, toolbox talks, orientation programs, and ongoing education for employees and supervisors.
• Monitor workplace conditions to identify unsafe behaviors, hazards, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain safety documentation, logs, and compliance-related records in accordance with OSHA and company requirements.
• Support compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards through inspections, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in the development and rollout of safety initiatives and EHS performance improvement projects.
• Assist with emergency response plans, preparedness activities, and safety equipment inspections.
• Serve as a resource for employees and leadership regarding safety procedures, PPE requirements, and best practices.
• Help track, analyze, and report key safety metrics and trends to the EHS Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a safety, occupational health, or EHS-related role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, safe work practices, and hazard control methods.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations, or safety training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across all levels.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to be regularly present on the production floor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn EHS reporting systems.
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, ASP, GSP, or other safety-related credentials are a plus (but not required).
• Commitment to supporting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• We invest in you with our 401K match!
• Paid Time off & Holidays
• Great Place to Work-Certified!

Interstate wire Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Successful candidates will be required to successfully pass drug screening and background checks.