Environmental, Health and Safety Lead in Colchester, Vermont at HAZELETT CORPORATION

Hazelett Corporation is a global leader in continuous metal casting technology. Our strip-casting machines integrate mechanical, electrical, thermal, and automation systems to produce materials used in automotive structural components, aluminum foil, lead-acid batteries, and copper wiring. Our machines are known for their robust design, high productivity, and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture, and assemble our machines in-house and are committed to fostering the development and long-term growth of our employees.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are looking for an Environmental Health and Safety Lead who is a hands-on safety champion who brings energy, creativity, and practical leadership to Hazelett’s environmental, health and safety programs. This individual will engage employees and managers, strengthen shared accountability, and develop effective safety solutions that support manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams. while keeping employee safety at the forefront.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Safety Leadership, Culture, and Engagement

• Build strong relationships with employees and managers by maintaining a visible, approachable presence throughout the facility and encouraging open communication about safety concerns and ideas.

• Develop creative safety campaigns, recognition programs, contests, demonstrations, and interactive events that make safety engaging, memorable, and relevant.

• Encourage employees to participate in safety committees, report hazards and near misses, recommend improvements, and take ownership of safety within their work areas.

Proactive Training and Education

• Develop and deliver engaging, hands-on safety training, Toolbox Talks, demonstrations, and visual resources that connect safety expectations to employees’ daily work.

• Partner with supervisors, employees, and subject-matter experts to create department-specific training based on actual equipment, processes, workplace observations, and emerging risks.

• Evaluate whether training is understood and applied through employee feedback, observations, knowledge checks, and follow-up coaching.

Incident Learning and Prevention

• Lead fact-based investigations of incidents and near misses, evaluating work methods, equipment, training, procedures, communication, and other contributing factors to identify meaningful root causes.

• Engage employees, supervisors, and subject-matter experts in developing practical corrective actions, and follow through to confirm improvements are completed and effective.

• Turn incidents and near misses into constructive learning opportunities through targeted training, Toolbox Talks, safety communications, and shared lessons that help prevent similar events.

Operational Partnership and Problem-Solving

• Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics, trends, audit findings, and corrective action progress to leadership.

• Support capital projects, equipment changes, and process improvements by reviewing EHS risks and ensuring appropriate controls are in place.

• Partner with production leaders and employees to develop practical, sustainable solutions that protect employees while supporting efficient manufacturing operations.

• Proactively identify risks through workplace observations, employee feedback, job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and reviews of new or modified equipment and processes.

• Use safety data and workplace trends to prioritize improvement opportunities, develop strategic action plans, and measure whether solutions achieve lasting results.

Compliance and Program Management:

• Serve as the primary EHS resource for developing, maintaining, and supporting safety plans, policies, procedures, records, and reports, partnering with leadership and operational teams to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company EHS requirements, including required reporting, recordkeeping, inspections, and corrective actions.

• Manage environmental programs such as hazardous waste, air, water, chemical handling, spill prevention, and emergency response planning.

• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and external EHS-related communications.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or process-focused role is required.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate safety expectations, recommendations, and technical information to employees and leaders at all levels.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing needs and effectively manage multiple responsibilities, projects, and deadlines.

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate work, build collaborative relationships, influence others, and coach or mentor employees as needed.

• Ability to plan, facilitate, and deliver engaging in-person training for employees with varying levels of experience and technical knowledge.

• Creative approach to employee engagement, safety communications, recognition programs, and awareness campaigns.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify systemic causes and develop realistic long-term solutions.

• Ability to influence others, gain participation, and move initiatives forward without relying solely on authority or enforcement.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental health and safety discipline or equivalent education.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment environment.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and related state and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Hazelett offers 24 plans through its medical coverage and for most of the plans, Hazelett pays 100% of the premiums.

• Hazelett pays 100% of Dental Premiums for one of the best plans in the state.

• Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance.

• Matching 401k after 90 days. Fully vested once you start contributing!

• 9 Company Holidays.

• 4 weeks of paid time off.

• On-site Athletic Trainer.

• Free use of our company beach on Malletts Bay and boat mooring at a discounted price.

• Opportunities for growth and skill development.

WHY YOU WANT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful and visible impact on the lives of others. You will help ensure employees return home safely each day by building trust, strengthening safe work practices, and creating solutions that make a lasting difference. If you are passionate about protecting people, engaging teams, and transforming safety from a requirement into a shared value, this role offers the opportunity to shape and lead that change.

The base pay range for this full-time position is $80,000–$108,000. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. In addition, our ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Hazelett is passionately committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture. Join us in building a community where differences are our strength, and where everyone has an equal chance to thrive.