EHS Specialist I

Job Description

Summary

The EHS Specialist I is a member of the EHS team and reports to the EHS Leader. This advanced role is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of the company's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs. The role will work closely with the EHS team to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, Daikin requirements, and to promote a culture of safety throughout the site.

This can be a remote position but requires 20-40% travel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety and environmental inspections and audits of facilities and equipment to identify and address hazards and risks
• Assist in the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and training programs
• Support and maintain chemical management documentation, new equipment, and approval process
• Monitor and analyze EHS data, trends, and metrics to identify areas of improvement and support implementation of corrective actions
• Assist the EHS leader in the preparation of EHS reports and presentations
• Assist EHS leader in leading EHS committees and teams to drive continuous improvement
• Support and maintain the improvements of EMS (ISO 14001) and SMS (ISO 45001) document control and systems.
• Conducts or coordinates training to educate employees about safety policies, laws, and best practices.
• Assists site supervisors in investigations of incidents and severe incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Assist in the collection of samples for different testing analysis (i.e., storm water, chemicals, etc.).
• Assisting in the conducting of risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation strategies
• Provide EHS technical support for site specific initiative and projects.
• Promote Daikin's goal of zero (accidents, emissions, etc)
• Stay current with federal, state, and local regulations and industry best practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in environmental health and safety or related field; Bachelors degree preferred
• 2- 5 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety or Manufacturing
• TapRooT, OSHA 30 certification preferred

Requirements

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions. Displays orientation to profitability. Can meet deadlines and manage their time.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Language - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning - High skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer - To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Technical Ability - Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with ISO14001 and ISO45001. Experience with testing equipment.

Location(s)

Plymouth, MN; Detroit, MI; Toledo, OH; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Dayton, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Jersey City, NJ; Alexandria, VA; Columbus, OH; Buffalo, NY; Staunton, VA; Louisville, KY

About Us

Daikin Applied is a member of the global air conditioning company, Daikin Industries. Daikin Applied manufactures technologically advanced commercial HVAC systems that customers from around the world can trust to advance their needs for performance, reliability and energy efficiency. We develop innovations that create the right environments for successful businesses and critical applications. The people at Daikin Applied are committed to using their expertise to advance HVAC technologies and support our customers with efficient and reliable solutions. Daikin Applied products and services are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service and parts offices.

Daikin Applied, formerly known as Daikin McQuay, was started in 1924 and has an extensive history of developing new, industry-leading innovations and technology. Our award-winning Rebel® rooftop units, Magnitude® magnetic bearing chillers, Pathfinder® air cooled chillers and Intelligent Equipment® set new standards for efficiency and value for building owners. Also, our extensive water source heat pump and applied technologies, aftermarket service, and parts operations provide support to keep our customers' operations running smoothly.

Daikin Industries, Ltd. is a Fortune 1000 company with 2019 revenues in excess of $23.5 billion USD and more than 67,000 employees worldwide. Daikin was named one of the world's most innovative companies by Thomson Reuters and one of the 100 most sustainable corporations for three years in a row by Corporate Knights, Inc.

Specialties:

HVAC equipment, Internet of Things (IoT) for HVAC, energy management, aftermarket service support and replacement parts, and turnkey solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.