EHS Specialist

Hillphoenix

Virginia

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support the Richmond, VA operations and promote a strong safety culture across all shifts. You will help ensure compliance with federal and state health & safety laws and coordinate programs with the Safety Manager.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in EHS, 3+ years in an EHS role in manufacturing, and proficiency with OSHA and EPA regulations. CSP is a plus and a proactive, collaborative leader is favored.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Ensure effective, consistent implementation of Health and Safety policies and programs.
Audit sites for compliance with Health & Safety programs and processes.
Lead accident and injury data analysis to identify needs for new or modified programs.
Conduct periodic safety inspections to identify and correct unsafe conditions and acts.
Perform safety orientations for employees and subcontractors.
Provide technical day-to-day safety support while monitoring PPE compliance.
Conduct site audits to ensure compliance with safety programs.
Evaluate hazardous conditions and near hits and adjust to improve safety.
Deliver and track completion of annual training requirements.
Lead Safety and Improvement Committees.
Proactively identify and resolve potential safety issues.

Skills

Environmental Health & Safety

OSHA regulations

EPA regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety

Job description

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.

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.

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

Our Story

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.

Job Title

EHS Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA

What We Are Looking For

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.