EHS Specialist III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied, a global leader in HVAC, is seeking an EHS Specialist III for its Vandalia, OH facility. This in-office role focuses on advancing environmental health and safety programs, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4–6+ years of experience, with responsibilities spanning policy development, training, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field is required.
• 4-6+ years of related EHS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety and environmental inspections, audits, and assessments of facilities, equipment, and processes to identify hazards and compliance gaps.
• Lead and support development, implementation, and improvement of EHS policies, programs, and training.
• Maintain chemical management documentation and environmental permitting support activities.
• Analyze EHS data and incident statistics to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare and present EHS reports and KPI trends for site and leadership.
• Lead or support EHS committees and site initiatives focused on safety and environmental performance.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 documentation and compliance activities.
• Coordinate EHS training programs including new employee orientation and regulatory training.
• Support investigations of incidents and near misses with root cause analysis.
• Perform risk assessments and hazard evaluations to implement effective risk mitigation.
• Assist with regulatory inspections and agency responses.
• Mentor EHS staff and help develop site capabilities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company!
Daikin Applied is seeking a

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 office

Your 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 field
• 4-6+ years of related experience

Your Benefits

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The 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 position

Employment 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!