EHS Specialist

Hill Phoenix, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Richmond, VA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to promote a safety culture and ensure compliance with federal and state health & safety laws. This role supports the Safety Manager and coordinates programs across the Richmond operations.

Responsibilities include site audits, safety orientations, incident reviews, and leading Safety Committees, with a focus on continuous improvement and PPE compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role.
• Proficient in OSHA and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety laws.
• Audit sites for compliance with safety programs and processes.
• Lead accident and injury data analysis to identify program needs.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections and document results.
• Deliver safety orientations for employees and subcontractors.
• Provide technical resources for day-to-day operations and PPE compliance.
• Lead site audits to ensure program adherence and improvements.
• Evaluate hazards and near-misses and implement improvements.
• Deliver annual training and lead Safety/Improvement Committees.

Skills

Health & Safety

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Auditing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Our Story: Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title: EHS Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist that will assist the Safety Manager with the responsibility of promoting a safety culture and policies, procedures, and safety work practices. This position will provide support for the Richmond, Va. operations. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state health & safety laws. The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is accountable to coordinate and monitor programs to meet or exceed all company and regulatory requirements for employee health and safety.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective, consistent implementation of Health and Safety policies and programs by influencing leadership teams and other stakeholders.
• Audit sites for compliance with Health & Safety programs and process
• Lead accident and injury data, to identify the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections of all worksites to identify and correct unsafe conditions and unsafe acts and document the results.
• Perform safety orientations for employees and subcontractors.
• Technical resource for day-to-day operations, while monitoring safe practices and PPE compliance.
• Conducts site audits to ensure site compliance with the organization's safety programs
• Evaluates hazardous conditions, unsafe acts, and near hits and makes adjustments to improve the safety of the work environment
• Deliver and track completion of annual training requirements
• Lead Safety and Improvement Committees
• Proactively identify and resolve potential safety issues that could lead to injuries

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or equivalent level of experience
• 3+ years of experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role
• Previous experience working with safety programs in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficient in OSHA and EPA regulations

Desired Characteristics:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• Behavior Based Safety experience
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with employees at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves. These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company. Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit Winning Through Customers Respects and Values People Expectations for Results High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What’s in it for you?

Medical, Dental, and Vision 401k Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Paid Holidays

Pay Range: USD 59000 - 95000 Annually

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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We Are Dover

We Are Dover Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.