Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Visa sponsorship not available

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. in Staunton, VA, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Senior Manager to provide strategic leadership, governance for environmental programs, and regulatory compliance across operations.

The role partners with site teams and business leaders to drive continuous improvement and sustainable performance. The successful candidate will lead policy development, incident investigations, industrial hygiene programs, risk monitoring, training, and external EH&S

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental, safety, or industrial hygiene.
• 8+ years of related experience with 4+ in people leadership.
• CSP, CHMM or equivalent Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce site EHS policies aligning with legal and corporate standards.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and leadership development for the EHS team.
• Coordinate incident investigations and ensure prompt corrective action.
• Develop industrial hygiene programs to monitor exposures (noise, chemicals, etc.).
• Monitor site risk exposure and advise on prevention and controls.
• Review new equipment for safety hazards and install controls.
• Deliver and train on EHS programs to employees.
• Coordinate site safety committees and external EH&S consultants.
• Maintain knowledge of local, state, federal laws and regulations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental, safety, or industrial hygiene

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Senior Manager to provide strategic leadership and governance for environmental programs ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing organizational risk, and supporting operation excellence and sustainability objectives. The role serves as the corporate environmental subject matter expert overseeing environmental strategy, management systems, regulatory requirements, reporting, and consistent implementation across operations. The senior manager partners with site EHS teams and business leaders to influence decisions, strengthen environmental capabilities, and drive continuous improvement. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA - In-Office

Your Responsibilities

• Assist site management with the development, monitoring and enforcing of site specific written environmental, health and safety policies and/or practices to augment legal requirements and corporate policies and practices
• Provide day-to-day guidance and create and execute leadership development plans for the team
• Assist supervision in the coordination and performance of all incident investigations to ensure prompt corrective action is taken to minimize company exposure to future incidents and provide a legal record when needed
• Assist management in the development of an industrial hygiene program to monitor and control personal and general work area exposures at the site (e.g.; noise, heat stress, ergonomics, chemical exposure and radiation)
• Continuously monitor, review and evaluate site’s exposure to risk of injury and loss and inform/assist site management in acting as necessary towards prevention and control
• Assist requester in the review of new equipment and specification to determine if all safety and health hazards have been identified and proper precautions put in place prior to operation including formal review following installation to ensure incorporation of any required additions
• Assist Supervision in the evaluation of necessity and the appropriate selection of personal protective equipment and implement a proper training program for its use
• Ensure the development of effective EH&S training Programs and assist supervisors in the delivery of training to employees of all required environmental, health and safety programs
• Assist in the setup and coordination of site safety committees and act as a reference for these committees
• Qualify, select, and manage outside EH&S consultants/resources according to a strict scope of work to perform work necessary to supplement internal resources
• Maintain knowledge of local, state and federal environmental, health and safety laws and regulations by attending seminars classes and training annually
• Develop and implement a program/system to track required metrics for reporting and monitor performance for continuous improvement
• Work with corporate teams in the implementation and tracking of EHS items including corporate metrics, programs, policies, and procedures
• Serve as the primary contact between local government agencies for EH&S concerns including permitting, tracking, inspections, and reporting
• Perform other assigned tasks associated with environmental, health and safety activities
• Have working knowledge, experience, and competence in managing and maintaining EHS Management Systems i.e. ISO14001, OHSAS 18001 and other third-party certificates
• Address IDLH (immediate danger to life and health) by protecting employees by implementing immediate fixes including, but not limited to, removing equipment from service, stopping production and work stoppage
• Have extensive knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), state OSHA, DOL (Department of Labor), DOH (Department of Health), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and local regulations

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental, safety, or industrial hygiene discipline
• 8+ years of related experience plus 4+ in people leadership
• CSP, CHMM or equivalent Master’s degree (preferred)

Your Benefits

• 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
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,800 to $171,700 in VA plus annual bonus. 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.

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.

Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share.

Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering.

We see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.