What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist position at Dover Corp?
Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Location: Keosauqua, Iowa
What we're looking for:
The EHS Specialist will partner with the site operations team to help drive safety as a core value. The EHS Specialist will work under the direction of the EHS Manager.
What you'll be responsible for in this role:
- Provide direct support to the plant EHS Manager and plant staff: investigate, recognize, report, and recommend corrective actions on safety and environmental compliance issues
- Communicate safety priorities, regulatory updates, and corrective actions clearly and consistently across the facility
- Coordinate with supervisors and shop floor personnel to engage in daily safety discussions
- Conduct daily Gemba walks
- Assist with incident investigations
- Learn, read, understand, and communicate EHS regulatory requirements
- Develop and deliver clear, effective EHS training to employees in alignment with OSHA requirements and company policies
- Audit and maintain systems to ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental programs of facility
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety and environmental compliance
- Support OSHA compliance inspections
- Perform other duties as assigned
What are the basic qualifications?
- Associate degree or in lieu of education minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong Communication and Presentation skills
- The ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
What are the preferred qualifications?
- Previous EHS experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training
- Knowledge of safety (OSHA, NFPA & ANSI) and environmental (EPA) regulations
- Ability to contribute and participate in a team environment
- Ability to accomplish assigned tasks, provide feedback, construct plans, and demonstrate confidence in team leader and member roles.
To be a great fit for the role:
- Experience in Enablon or other EHS platforms
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulatory requirements
- Experience in coaching, training, networking and facilitation
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
- Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Winning Through Customers
- Respects and Values People
- Expectations for Results
- High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
What's in it for you?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Holidays
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.