What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Health and Safety Specialist position at Hussmann?
Overview
The Employee Health and Safety Specialist II supports Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for Hussmann Services in the Heartland district. This individual will be a leader for the Heartland District in Health and Safety practices and training and make regular visits to all their sites in the district. You will report to the EHS Manager. Candidates can live within a reasonable commuting distance from the Altoona, IA or Kansas City, MO area.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Benefits
Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:
For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.
Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.
Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The Employee Health and Safety Specialist II supports Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for Hussmann Services in the Heartland district. This individual will be a leader for the Heartland District in Health and Safety practices and training and make regular visits to all their sites in the district. You will report to the EHS Manager. Candidates can live within a reasonable commuting distance from the Altoona, IA or Kansas City, MO area.
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)
- Administrative responsibilities (examples: 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
- Have valid driver's license
- Have 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
Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:
- 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.
- Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.
For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.
Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.
Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
REQ-155007