EHS Specialist

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care

• On the job/cross training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a technically skilled and culturally driven professional who is passionate about creating a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining the plant’s safety culture by partnering closely with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams. Through collaboration, coaching, and data‑driven problem‑solving, the you will help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while embedding EHS principles into everyday operational excellence. You will lead critical safety and environmental initiatives within a complex, matrixed manufacturing environment. You’ll own and elevate EHS processes and be a strategic partner across functional departments.

This position is ideal for an early‑career professional with 1–3 years of experience who excels at influencing without authority, driving continuous improvement, and championing EHS values across diverse teams. The successful candidate brings curiosity, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership to elevate both safety performance and employee engagement.

How You Will Do It:

Process Ownership & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA and state/local regulatory requirements.

• Implement EHS policies and procedures aligned with OSHA, EPA, and ISO standards (14001/ 45001/ 9001)

• Conduct routine audits, inspections, and risk assessments across plant operations Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses (JHA, HAZOP), and ergonomic evaluations

• Develop, update, and implement EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.

• Ensure compliance across multiple reporting lines and operational units within a matrixed structure

• Prepare and submit required environmental reports (air, water, waste, hazardous materials).Gather data for environmental reporting, waste characterization, and regulatory submissions

• Participate in incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

• Participate in EHS audits and risk assessments

• Partner with JCI Legal on regulatory and compliance topics

• Data management within EHS information system

Culture & Engagement

• Be a “Commitment to Safety” Champion through behavior-based safety programs and peer-led accountability

• Facilitate safety committees and employee engagement forums to build ownership across roles and departments

• Influence plant and functional leaders to integrate EHS priorities into daily decision-making

Training & Communication

• Deliver tailored EHS training programs that resonate with both direct and indirect stakeholders

• Support behavior‑based safety initiatives and promote employee engagement in EHS programs.

• Communicate safety goals, performance metrics, and improvement plans transparently to multiple layers of leadership

• Provide coaching and mentorship to cross-functional teams, helping them champion EHS in their own domains

Performance & Analytics

• Identify hazards and drive engineering and administrative controls to reduce risk

• Partner with engineering and operations teams on equipment design reviews and process changes.

• Lead or support Kaizen, 5S, and other continuous improvement efforts related to safety and environmental performance.

• Track and analyze EHS metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Track leading indicators such as near-misses, safety observations, and training compliance

• Use lagging indicators to validate program effectiveness and identify improvement areas

• Drive KPI performance

What We Look For:

Required

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, engineering or related field

• 1-3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting

• Inspired individual with excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills. who is looking to influence matrixed teams and drive cultural transformation

• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, ISO 14001/45001/9001, and common EHS principles

• Working knowledge of EHS digital platforms, data analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, tailored to varied audiences

Preferred

• Ability and willingness to obtain EHS Certification (ASP, CSP, CHMM)

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology

• Familiarity with industrial processes, equipment, and energy systems.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Ability to influence without authority

• Detail‑oriented with a proactive mindset

• Comfortable working on the plant floor and interacting with all levels of the organization

• Commitment to building a positive safety culture

• Influential Partner: Navigate complex reporting lines and earns trust across departments

• Cross- Functional Collaborator: Aligns EHS goals with operations, engineering, HR and quality teams

• Strategic Communicator: Tailors messaging to diverse stakeholders for maximum engagement

• Adaptive Problem Solver: Adjusts tactics based on shifting priorities and team dynamics

This is an onsite role at our Waynesboro, PA location.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,000 - $105,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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