EHS Generalist

Dentsply Sirona; York (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dental products seeks an EHS Generalist to enhance safety culture and compliance. The role involves managing EHS programs, performing maintenance on equipment, and ensuring safety training. Ideal candidates have a strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills, with a commitment to improving oral health globally.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years previous maintenance mechanic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing EHS programs and compliance.
• Perform maintenance on plant equipment including HVAC.
• Coordinate safety training and inspections.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced Vocational/Technical Training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

Bringing out the best in people

As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we’re looking for the best to join us.

Working at Dentsply Sirona you are able to:

Develop faster - with our commitment to the best professional development.

Perform better - as part of a high-performance, empowering culture.

Shape an industry - with a market leader that continues to drive innovation.

Make a difference -by helping improve oral health worldwide.

Scope
The EHS (Environmental, Health, Safety) Generalist assists in managing the EHS programs. The incumbent works with the EHS Manager to drive the EHS culture throughout the business and is accountable for facilitating improved EHS performance, improved associate behavior relevant to EHS, and compliance with EHS regulations. Additionally, the position will be responsible for performing diagnosis of problems, repairs and necessary preventive maintenance on all plant equipment including automated machines, communication systems, alarms, and HVAC. Work will require an in-depth knowledge of various trade fundamentals sufficient to deal with repairs and installations.

Essential Functions

• Provide administrative support to safety committee.
• Assist in improvements aimed at reducing environmental risks. Promote environment protection and continued improvement practices.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices.
• Creates new EHS Work Instructions, forms and training requirements.
• Coordinate all associate safety training as required.
• Completes all required weekly, monthly and annual inspection as required; including eye wash station checks, fire extinguisher inspections, fire system inspections, emergency light inspections, temperature/humidity inspections.
• Maintains safety postings, including Safety Metrics, Safety Committee Meeting Minutes, yearly OSHA requirements, Yearly Hazard Communication.
• Leads Monthly Safety Committee Meetings.
• Maintains required SDS logs for all chemicals.
• Maintains Universal Waste area.
• Participates in annual EHS audit as required.
• Performs annual Sound level Testing, Machine Guarding Assessment, Job Hazard Assessments.
• Participates in all Accident Investigations.
• Follows all pertinent company Standard Operation Procedures (SOP).
• Repairs complex electrical equipment including automated machines, controls, panels, relays, communication systems, and alarms.
• Relocates and installs electrical and mechanical equipment with minimal instructions after general assignment.
• Diagnoses problems and trouble shoots equipment failures; makes repairs or replaces parts.
• Performs tests on equipment and makes necessary adjustments for successful operation of equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all plant equipment including automated machines, communication systems, alarms, and HVAC.
• Completes routine paperwork as required
• Operates production equipment to check work as required
• Must be available for Call-In repairs on off shifts.
• Provides technical assistance to Operators, Assemblers, etc.
• Provides setup and breakdown for meetings, as instructed.
• Support snow removal as required.
• Coordinates CPR Training and maintains First Responders Team.
• Manage and order spare parts inventory.
• All other duties as assigned.

Typical Background
Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Advanced vocational / technical training a plus.

Certifications/Licensing:

• N/A.

Years and Type of Experience:

• 1 to 3 years previous maintenance mechanic experience in a fast-faced regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, PLC, basic troubleshooting, building maintenance, HVAC a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Federal and State Labor Laws, Health and Wellness, OSHA and TOSHA Regulations,

Key Required Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities:

• Strong mechanical and machine aptitude.
• Operation and knowledge general power equipment.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to train individuals on safety, health and environmental responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of employees.
• Ability to research, prepare and format training to effectively present information to employees
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet.
• Employs a methodical approach to maintenance tasks and issues, ability to prioritize a must.
• Strong excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Behaviors Critical for Success in this Role:
Here at Dentsply Sirona, our vision is to transform dentistry to improve oral health globally.

Every day, we empower millions of customers by proudly creating innovative solutions for healthy smiles.

Our Operating Principles guide our daily activities:

• We approach customers as ONE company, and they are the core of everything we do.
• We create innovative solutions that customers love to use.
• We think and act with positive intent and the highest integrity.
• We operate sustainably in everything we do.
• We use our size and global breadth to our advantage.

Our Core Values define who we are:

• AGILE:
  • We innovate
  • We challenge ourselves constantly
  • We act quickly
• ACCOUNTABLE:
  • We hold ourselves and each other accountable.
• RESPECTFUL:
  • We listen. We foster diversity and inclusion.
  • We respect the communities in which we live and work.
• COLLABORATIVE:
  • We are good partners.
  • We learn from each other. We are one team. We have fun.
• TRUSTWORTHY:
  • Our customers can rely on us.
  • We can rely on each other. We empower our people.
    

DentsplySirona is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in DentsplySirona.

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