Employee Health and Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Supervision and coordination of all EHS related activities within the facilities assigned, to support management with the implementation of EHS standards and requirements.
• Conduct and manage EHS inspections & audits in accordance with Hussmann policy.
• Implement and maintain (revise as necessary) local EHS programs based on company policies and other regulations.
• Liaison with local authority, community and other external bodies regarding EHS issues.
• Provide EHS consultation to all departments of the district.
• Recognize acute hazards and recommend or make immediate corrections.
• Assist on multiple projects, including with cross function teams.
• Coordinate and conduct EHS-related training.
• Participate in incident investigation and/or emergency response at District location(s).
• Administer administrative tasks such as SDS Sheets, data entry, Workers' Compensation, maintain KPIs, Maintain injury & illness record keeping.
• Analyze data and communicate trends in EHS performance.
• Manage a fleet of approximately 170 vehicles (assignment, registration, DOT compliance, etc.).
• Travel required (up to 60%), including overnight (IA, MO, NE, KS, SD).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 5 – 7 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering and commercial refrigeration.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA required.
• OSHA 30 or similar certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physical capability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Self-starter with ability to operate under general instructions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and practice implementing ISO14001 & OHS management systems.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Benefits & Perks

Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.

Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.

Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.

Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.

Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.

Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.