EHS Specialist III

Daikin Applied; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied seeks an EHS Specialist III to lead safety, environmental programs, and ISO compliance at the Vandalia, OH site. You will drive inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and training initiatives to protect people and the environment.

You will develop and sustain EHS policies, oversee documentation, participate in management reviews, and mentor team members while ensuring OSHA, EPA, and local regulations are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety and environmental inspections, audits, and assessments to identify hazards, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training initiatives.
• Maintain and oversee chemical management documentation, environmental permitting support activities, and new equipment/process approval reviews.
• Analyze EHS data, trends, metrics, and incident statistics to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and present EHS reports, KPI trends, and leadership updates.
• Lead or facilitate EHS committees and site initiatives focused on injury prevention and environmental performance.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 documentation and compliance activities.
• Coordinate EHS training programs including new employee orientation, regulatory training, and safe work practices.
• Lead investigations involving incidents and near misses; perform root cause analysis and track corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard evaluations to identify mitigation strategies.
• Support environmental compliance activities including stormwater, waste, emissions, and recordkeeping.
• Provide technical EHS guidance for site projects and equipment installations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with EHS requirements.
• Assist with regulatory inspections and responses.
• Mentor and develop site EHS capabilities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company!Daikin Applied is seeking a EHS Specialist III . You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!Location: Vandalia, OH – In officeYour Responsibilities:Conduct regular safety and environmental inspections, audits, and assessments of facilities, equipment, and processes to identify hazards, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities.Lead and support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training initiatives.Maintain and oversee chemical management documentation, environmental permitting support activities, and new equipment/process approval reviews.Analyze EHS data, trends, metrics, and incident statistics to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.Prepare and present EHS reports, compliance updates, KPI trends, and presentations for site and corporate leadership.Lead or facilitate EHS committees, employee engagement teams, and site initiatives focused on injury prevention and environmental performance.Maintain and improve Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Safety Management System (ISO 45001) documentation, processes, and compliance activities.Conduct and coordinate EHS training programs including new employee orientation, regulatory training, emergency response, and safe work practices.Lead or support investigations involving incidents, near misses, environmental releases, and severe injuries; conduct root cause analysis and track corrective actions through completion.Conduct risk assessments, JSAs, and hazard evaluations to identify and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.Support environmental compliance activities including stormwater sampling, waste management practices, emissions tracking, and environmental recordkeeping.Provide technical EHS guidance and support for site projects, operational changes, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.Monitor contractor and vendor compliance with applicable EHS requirements and company standards.Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and responses from OSHA, EPA, and other governing agencies.Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced EHS team members and assist in developing site EHS capabilities.Your Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in related field4-6+ years of related experienceYour Benefits:Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer matchPaid time off and company paid holidaysPaid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local lawTuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceThe typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $ 73,300.00 - 120,700.00 in OH. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Work visa sponsorship is not available for this positionEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!