Job Description

Join Our Team as a Safety Leader – US Sites

Location: Based out of our Waukesha, WI location, supporting multiple US Sites

Are you a passionate safety professional ready to make a real impact across an organization? We’re seeking a Safety Leader to drive risk identification, mitigation strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives to keep our operations safe, efficient, and compliant across our US locations .

As a key member of our EHS team, you’ll play a strategic role in building a strong safety culture—one that goes beyond compliance and drives lasting change across the business. This is your chance to lead risk-reduction efforts, mentor teams, and partner with leadership to create safer workplaces every day.

Who we Are:

Prolec is an industry-leading manufacturer of a high quality, comprehensive line of power transformer products and services marketed under the Prolec® GE, Waukesha® and Celeco® brands. At Prolec, we are committed to sustainability and partnering with our customers to provide a high value, innovative and comprehensive line of electric energy transformation products and services that exceed expectations.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Risk Identification & Mitigation: Conduct comprehensive risk analyses, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure business continuity across diverse operational environments.

• Champion Training & Development: Design and deliver engaging safety training and mentor employees to elevate safety awareness and accountability.

• Drive Safety Performance: Investigate incidents, enforce corrective actions, and develop safety-first initiatives to reduce accidents and near-misses while promoting a safety-first culture.

• Turn Data into Action: Collect and analyze safety data to identify trends and develop strategies that deliver measurable results.

• Collaborate & Communicate: Partner with site leaders, employees, and corporate EHS to align local practices with broader safety goals.

• Program Development: Play a key role in developing EHS policies, practices, and procedures for alignment with business objectives and that drive organization-wide EHS program enhancements.

• Lead Audits & Compliance: Support and guide audit readiness, manage findings, and ensure timely resolution.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in EHS processes, tools, and technologies while leveraging industry best practices and emerging trends.

• Support Strategic EHS Leadership: Provide input to long-term EHS strategies and help shape the future of workplace safety across the organization.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of EHS leadership experience
• Proven knowledge of safety regulatory frameworks; OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926, NFPA, ANSI, NIOSH, CFR, IEC, DOT, PHMSA, RCRA, FMCSA
• Experience with wide range of Environmental, Health & Safety issues including those related to waste management, OSHA regulations, Risk Identification, Mitigation Processes, and Industrial Hygiene Programs
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with excellent organizational skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel 25–60% to U.S. locations

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Be a change-maker across multiple sites and environments, having the opportunity to travel across the US and sometimes internationally
• Competitive pay and bonus programs
• Paid vacation and holidays to enjoy all the other things you do!
• Work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with real opportunities for growth, including a tuition reimbursement program to help achieve your professional goals!
• Holistic benefits package to include medical plan options, HSA, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, and more – even options for you pets!
• 401(k) with employer contribution to help you meet your retirement goals!

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