EHS Specialist — Impact & Compliance Leader (Ames, IA)

Hach Company

Ames (IA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with company match

Annual performance bonus

Family planning support

Parental leave

Job summary

Hach Company, a Veralto company, seeks an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist for our Ames, IA facility. You will support day‑to‑day EHS compliance and safety programs in a chemical manufacturing environment, partnering with leaders to strengthen safety culture.

You will ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, conduct incident investigations, and drive policy development, training, and emergency readiness. The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing EHS and onsite work in Ames, IA.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
3+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
Experience with regulatory compliance, permitting, OSHA/EPA programs, reporting, and recordkeeping.
Training in RCRA Hazardous Waste Management or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for the Ames site and support the EHS Manager and leadership.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, IDNR and ISO standards.
Conduct job safety analyses, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and support workers’ compensation processes.
Develop, implement, and improve EHS policies, procedures, training, and emergency response protocols.
Coordinate safety committees, audits, ISO certifications, and EHS reporting systems.