EHS Specialist

Ingersoll Rand
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Indiana, Connersville
Mar 01, 2026
EHS Specialist BH Job ID: 3813 SF Job Req ID: 17179 Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job title: EHS Specialist Location : Connersville, IN (Onsite) About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview: Step into our Roots Blower group, a longstanding cornerstone of Connersville, IN, as our Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist. This role will be a key driver of regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and environmental stewardship within a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will help lead the development and continuous improvement of safety and environmental programs that protect employees, ensure OSHA and EPA compliance, and strengthen a proactive safety culture across the site. We seek a candidate who preferably brings a degree in EHS or a related field and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other safety certification. Critical to this role is deep environmental regulatory expertise combined with hands-on manufacturing experience. You will serve as the subject matter expert in environmental compliance - including reporting, permitting, chemical management, and regulatory audits - while also leading incident investigations, data-driven risk mitigation initiatives, compliance gap assessments, and employee engagement efforts. Success in this position requires strong communication skills and the ability to analyze complex EHS data, translate regulatory requirements into practical site-level solutions, collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and engineering teams, and effectively influence leaders and frontline employees. This role plays a vital part in ensuring safe operations, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence at our Connersville facility. If you are an early career, hands-on EHS professional who thrives in manufacturing and is driven to make measurable impact, this is your opportunity. Responsibilities: EHS Program Leadership & Implementation: Partner with manufacturing site leadership to implement and continuously improve environmental, health, and safety programs and systems that align with company standards and regulatory requirements. Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Stewardship: Conduct site assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company policies; prepare and submit required environmental reports (Form R, Tier II, air emissions, chemical usage, analytical sampling); and develop compliance assurance plans to achieve environmental goals. Risk Assessment & Data-Driven Improvement: Analyze proactive and reactive EHS data to identify trends, reduce risk, and eliminate industrial incidents and health hazards; maintain monthly metrics within Gensuite as defined by the enterprise EHS team. Incident Investigation & Corrective Action: Lead and support investigations for injury, illness, property damage, and fire incidents; perform regulatory compliance reviews, conduct gap assessments, and implement corrective action plans to closure. Process Development & Regulatory Change Management: Review, revise, and develop EHS processes to meet evolving regulatory requirements and operational needs. Technical Environmental & Safety Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert to manufacturing, engineering , and facilities teams in evaluating environmental, safety, and health impacts related to manufacturing processes, chemical use, equipment, and building design. Training & Employee Engagement: Develop, implement, and track EHS training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and foster employee involvement through leadership of EHS teams and initiatives. Enterprise Program Leadership & Special Projects: Lead designated Immersion Tracker (EHS Element) programs and support additional site initiatives and special projects as assigned. Requirements: 5+ years of environmental, health and safety experience with with an emphasis in environmental regulatory 4+ years of applicable EHS experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. 2+ years of experience supporting EHS programs within a unionized manufacturing environment. Core Competencies: Analytical & Problem-Solving Acumen: Leverages broad professional experience to analyze complex issues, identify critical variables and alternatives, and develop effective, practical solutions. Strategic Prioritization & Execution: Organizes and prioritizes resources efficiently, incorporating new information as needed to drive timely and impactful outcomes. Communication & Influence: Communicates clearly and professionally, articulating decisions, policies, and procedures in language that is easily understood by leaders and frontline employees alike. Collaboration & Business Partnership: Demonstrates strong business acumen and works cross-functionally to resolve issues and support operational objectives. Technical & Systems Proficiency: Applies advanced functional computer knowledge, effectively utilizing Microsoft platforms and other technical tools and applications required to execute responsibilities. Program Interpretation & Application: Translates policies, regulatory requirements, and program expectations into actionable guidance to ensure consistent understanding and compliance across the organization. Preferences: Bachelor 's degree in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or related field Professional certifications (OHST, ASP,CSP) Lean and/or six sigma tools to develop strategy and solve problems. Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements This position will be based at our site in Connersville, with minimal anticipated travel. What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com. APPLY NOW