Construction EHS Specialist - Travel-Heavy Safety Leader

Dematic; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support our North America Modernizations & Upgrades business. This field-based role promotes a strong safety culture, ensuring OSHA, customer, and Dematic EHS compliance across multiple construction sites.

Up to 75%+ travel, including overnight and weekend trips, with responsibilities including site inspections, risk assessments, safety training, and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety or related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
• OSHA 500 Trainer Certification.
• Board-certified safety credential (CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST).
• Experience supporting industrial construction, automation, or material handling projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS support for modernization, retrofit, and upgrade projects across North America.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, safety observations, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, customer safety requirements, and Dematic EHS policies.
• Review and support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permit processes, and safe work practices.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and onboarding for employees and contractors.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and reporting.
• Coach project teams on hazard recognition and risk mitigation.
• Support contractor management programs and customer compliance platforms.
• Promote proactive safety initiatives, near-miss reporting, and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification

OSHA 500 Trainer Certification

Board-certified safety credential (CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST)

Job description

Dematic is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support our North America Modernizations & Upgrades business. This field-based role promotes a strong safety culture, ensuring OSHA, customer, and Dematic EHS compliance across multiple construction sites.

Up to 75%+ travel, including overnight and weekend trips, with responsibilities including site inspections, risk assessments, safety training, and incident investigations.