Health and Safety Specialist
About the role
DESOTEC is an international environmental services company committed to protecting the planet through sustainable mobile filtration solutions for liquids and gases. We are a team of approximately 450 employees, united as "Generation D," all dedicated to fostering positive ecological change across all industries. Since 2026, DESOTEC has been part of EQT, an international Swedish investment group.
Responsibilities
- Maintain safety policies and procedures.
- Create training programs to educate employees on established safety standards and practices.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
- Stay updated on local, state, and federal safety regulations, and ensure the organization meets or exceeds these regulatory requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
- Ensure that all incidents and near misses are investigated to identify root causes and that proper corrective actions are implemented.
- Promote a proactive approach to safety throughout the organization focusing on leadership and employee engagement.
- Ensure that relevant policies and procedures are current and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Implement and use safe work permit programs (i.e., confined space, hot work, LOTO, JSAs, working from heights).
- Perform routine inspections of safe work permit programs to determine effectiveness.
- Coordinate all onboardings to ensure proper environmental, health, and safety training and PPE assignments.
- Conduct/organize miscellaneous trainings on quality, environmental, health, and safety procedures (e.g., forklift, confined space, LOTO, HAZWOPER, DOT HazMat, Arc flash).
- Provide compliance support with site-specific environmental permits, plans, and reporting obligations.
- Conduct EHS and quality inspections and audits. Collaborate with team members to identify, prioritize, perform, and track corrective actions as needed.
- Provide support on behavior-based safety programs and processes to monitor and improve safety performance.
- Complete other duties as necessary to support the team and organizational objectives, as directed by the supervisor(s).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in OHS or related field preferred; relevant technical experience accepted in lieu of degree.
- Minimum 3 years of OHS experience (water/wastewater processing, hydrocarbon processing, or air/gas processing, or emissions control preferred).
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel (up to 50%).
- Strong organizational and time management skills, able to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills, including preparation and development of clear, concise, and accurate reports.
- Mature judgement and decision-making ability.
- Ability to establish, maintain, and foster a positive and harmonious working relationship with stakeholders within the business.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with activated carbon, industrial filtration, environmental remediation, emissions treatment, or related technologies.
- Prior work supporting environmental, chemical, manufacturing, or industrial business.
Schedule
- Location: Darlington, PA
- In-office
- Travel: As needed to U.S. locations (up to 50%)
Pay
Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 (salary, exempt)
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO + 10 Paid Holidays
- Dollar-for-Dollar 401(k) match up to 4% of annual salary
- Customizable health benefits package with a multitude of options including vision and dental (benefits effective on day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible Spending Account Options
- On-the-Job training for all positions including any possible promotions
- Career progression plans
About Us
At DESOTEC, we are committed to building a cleaner, greener world for all. We strive to help protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries. Witness our mission with your own eyes in the DESOTEC purpose movie. Curious to find out more about your potential future employer? Check out www.desotec.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram via @desotec.
Curious about who we are and what it's like to work with us? Watch our company video to discover our culture, meet the team, and see what makes our workplace unique.