EHS Specialist

Powertrain Industries, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Dorman is seeking an EHS Specialist to review and improve work environments, design safety programs, and ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance. The role is onsite, with typical hours 7:00AM–3:30PM or 8:00AM–4:30PM, Monday through Friday, and offers a base salary in a defined US range plus bonus eligibility.

The candidate will lead training, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with HR on workers’ compensation and return-to-work policies, while maintaining all safety documentation in

Qualifications

• Experience applying OSHA, EPA and NIOSH rules and regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain accuracy.
• Proven attention to detail in safety programs and training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee training of all written regulatory compliance programs.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Develop site-specific safety plans and policies.
• Coordinate safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Collaborate with HR on worker’s compensation and return-to-work policies.
• Prepare safety reports and maintain documentation in EHS systems.

Skills

Safety mindset

Minimal supervision

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/occupational health

Job description

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Reaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025, Dorman is publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

The EHS Specialist will be responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing work environments and designing programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury. This role will also be responsible for organizing and administering safety programs as well as ensuring site level compliance with OSHA policies and procedures as well as other regulatory standards. This position is onsite Monday through Friday, ideally 7:00AM - 3:30PM, but 8:00AM - 4:30PM may be considered.

Primary Duties

• Maintain and oversee training of all written regulatory compliance programs as needed and on an annual basis.
• Assistin managing a safe work environment that ensures compliance to regulations and meets facility safety goals.
• Lead incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Actions.
• Participate in development of site-specific Safety Plans to include compliance with OSHA policies and procedures, and other regulatory standards.
• Provide subject matter to leadership with regard to safety compliance and company policies.
• Oversee on-site Hazard/Risk Assessments as well as safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and deficiencies that expose the organization to loss or failure to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for administrating training regarding company-specific and regulatory safety requirements.
• Participate in the development of all required and appropriate reports and documentation related to safety activities.
• Maintain all compliance and training documentation into corporate EHS systems for proper document control.
• Responsible for collaborating with other Safety representatives on organizational wide initiatives.
• Work closely with Human Resource department regarding worker’s compensation, Employee Return to Work Program, and restricted duty policy execution.
• Proactively involved in ensuring that proper practices are observed in the workplace; observe working conditions, equipment, processes, and contributor behaviors to identify safety problems and take corrective action.
• Maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated.
• Supports hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
• Supportinstallation of all safety devices on machinery, or direct device installation.
• Participatein department meetings and projects as assigned including the monthly Workers Comp Review conference call.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Adhere to all safety standard and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Detailed oriented
• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 50 pounds.
• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health or related scientific or technical field preferred; and
• 1+ years of experience in organizational safety and employee health programs
• Previous experience with Job Safety Analysis and Ergonomics preferred
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH rules and regulations

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $65,400.00 to $95,200.00. This role is also eligible for a bonus. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com