Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to join our Data, Power & Control (CCB) Team in Farmingdale, NY. This role supports a safe, inclusive, and environmentally responsible workplace by leading key EHS initiatives that encourage collaboration and continuous improvement.

What Will You Do?

You will contribute to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued and safe. Key responsibilities include:

Actively monitor safe working conditions through a strong, supportive presence on the floor.
Develop, improve, and maintain EHS programs using an inclusive, team-centered approach.
Lead environmental programs related to air, waste, and wastewater.
Facilitate incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
Address safety concerns constructively and evaluate corrective actions.
Partner collaboratively with teams and vendors to evaluate tools and equipment that improve ergonomics and reduce risk.
Guide the Safety Committee and support an open, participatory safety culture.
Encourage daily safety talks and ensure shared understanding across teams.
Implement and evaluate training to meet EPA, ISO-14001, and OSHA requirements.
Conduct or coordinate training on safe operations, hazard identification, and safety equipment.
Manage ergonomic assessments and continuous improvements.
Inspect facilities to ensure regulatory compliance and hazard elimination.
Ensure reporting, analysis, and recordkeeping for EHS compliance.
Align corporate and local EHS goals.
Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

We welcome applicants who meet most, not all, listed qualifications. We value learning ability, collaboration, and a growth mindset.

Education

Associate’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience

5+ years of experience in environmental health and safety.
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred as part of our commitment to inclusive communication.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong organization and time management skills.
Ability to conduct incident investigation and root cause analysis.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and develop solutions effectively.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
Self-directed with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to interpret and analyze data for reports.
Knowledge of applicable environmental and safety regulations.

Salary and Benfits: $100,000 - $120,000 plus bonus

Legrand North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; an industry-leading 401(k) match; generous PTO; paid maternity and parental leave; short- and long-term disability; performance-based bonuses; paid volunteer time; and active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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