EHS Specialist - Night Shift

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Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting‑edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grew to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1‑million‑square‑foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere.

This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people‑focused, and forward‑thinking workplace, we want to hear from you! We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth.

Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide EHS support to our team in order to respond to both immediate needs and focus on continuous improvement.

• Respond to the immediate safety needs of the team.
• Provide initial response to EHS incidents.
• Participate in Incident Review meetings.
• Lead and track recycling and waste disposal.
• Facilitate facility wide EHS inspections and schedules.
• Help establish and grow the company’s safety culture and business through daily interaction with associates by actively listening and following through on projects.
• Ensure day‑to‑day compliance with EHS policies and regulations while focusing on continuous improvement.

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Health and Safety or 3+ years of relevant work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to communicate within all levels of the organization and with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintains a positive attitude and displays proactive habits.

• This role is fully onsite at the Illuminate USA manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to work a 12‑hour overnight shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30–40 lbs.
• Frequent walking throughout the production floor, warehouse areas, and outdoor facility spaces.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing

At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic by law. Your unique background and experiences are valued here, as we believe they strengthen our team and drive our mission forward.

Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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