Environmental Health Safety Specialist

ApTask; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ApTask is seeking a seasoned EHS professional in Davenport, IA to lead safety and environmental programs. You will conduct inspections, deliver trainings, and develop site-specific EHS policies to ensure ISO 14001 compliance.

You will collect data, support audits, and drive improvements in incident reporting and change management. The role requires 5+ years of related experience and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• 5+ years related work experience in a safety or environmental role.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of facility will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily inspections of construction areas to ensure compliance.
• Conduct trainings, periodic toolbox talks, and stand downs.
• Develop and implement site-specific EHS policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance to the site’s ISO 14001 certification.
• Collect data from various sources and prepare reports for internal and external customers.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and third‑party certification audits.
• Facilitate incident reporting, investigation, and communications.
• Monitor progress preventive and corrective actions.
• Facilitate management of change process for new processes, equipment and facility changes.
• Track progress of site’s safety, health and environmental objectives and targets.
• Serve as an emergency coordinator and help maintain emergency action plans.
• Motivate and drive culture change/awareness.
• Follow all prescribed safety and environmental principles.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety leadership

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Complete daily inspections of construction areas to ensure compliance.

Conduct trainings, periodic toolbox talks, and stand downs.

Develop and implement site-specific EHS policies and procedures.

Maintain compliance to the site’s ISO 14001 certification.

Collect data from various sources and prepare reports for internal and external customers.

Participate in regulatory inspections and third‑party certification audits.

Facilitate incident reporting, investigation, and communications.

Monitor progress preventive and corrective actions.

Facilitate management of change process for new processes, equipment and facility changes.

Track progress of site’s safety, health and environmental objectives and targets.

Serve as an emergency coordinator and help maintain emergency action plans.

Motivate and drive culture change/awareness.

Follow all prescribed safety and environmental principles.

All other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university

5+ years related work experience in a safety or environmental role.

Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of facility will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation