Senior EHS Specialist

Donaldson Company; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to provide advanced support and expertise to prevent health, safety, and environmental hazards across the Harrisonville site. This on-site role partners with site leadership to drive EHS performance and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will implement corporate EHS policies, lead training, manage certifications, and build cross-functional relationships to foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility at

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or distribution with emphasis on program implementation and training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand or sit for extended periods, work around loud machinery.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Use risk assessment tools to identify exposures that may impact people, property, or the environment.
• Support annual site-level EHS targets and objectives to reduce risks and environmental impacts.
• Facilitate execution of action-based EHS goals for leadership to achieve site objectives.
• Implement controls including lockout procedures, hot work permits, and hazardous waste management.
• Maintain EHS training, documentation, and preventive maintenance records.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

BS in Occupational Safety

Tools

OSHA compliance tools

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Position Summary:

The Senior EHS Specialist provides advanced support and expertise to prevent health, safety, and environmental hazards across the site. This role implements corporate EHS policies, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, drives continuous improvement, and strengthens a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. As a senior individual contributor, this position partners closely with site leadership while influencing EHS performance across the facility. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Harrisonville, Missouri office/facility.

Role Responsibilities:

• Use environmental, health, and safetyriskassessmenttools toidentifyexposures that mayimpactpeople, property, or the environment.

• Support the development of annualsitelevelEHS targets andobjectivesto reduce significant risks and environmental impacts.

• Facilitate execution ofactionbasedEHS goals for leadership and supervisors to achievesitespecificobjectives.

• Implement operational controls to manage exposuresidentifiedthrough risk assessments, includingequipmentspecificlockout procedures, hot work permits, and hazardous waste management.

• Maintain compliance assurance processes to ensuretimelycompletion ofEHSrelatedtraining, documentation, and preventive maintenance.

• EngageemployeedirectedEHS teams to promote ownership of activities that support a compliant,incidentfreeworkplace and reduce environmental footprint.

• Conduct andfacilitateemployee training as outlined in the site's EHS Compliance Calendar, includingmakeupsessions as needed.

• Manage employee certifications and recertification timelines.

• Support preventive maintenance forEHScriticalequipment andmaintainrequired documentation.

• Conduct sampling and data collection to demonstrate compliance with environmental regulatory requirements.

• Build andmaintaincrossfunctionalrelationships to improve site EHS performance and ensure accountability.

• Ensure company programs and standards aremaintainedand the plantremainsin compliance.

• Serve as a change agent by guiding employees, supervisors, and managers in resolvingworkrelatedissues in partnership with the Plant Manager and Human Resources.

• Develop and revise standard work practices andobserveemployees to ensure compliance.

• Comply withall EHS policies and procedures.

Travel:

Up to 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Science, Engineering, ora relateddiscipline.

• 3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment with emphasis on program implementation and training.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand or sit for extended periods, work at a computer for long durations, and work around loud machinery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communicationandproblemsolvingskills.

• Demonstrated administrative and organizational abilities.

• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to completion.

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence others.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Flexibility and agility in a fastpaced, changing environment with a desire for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

• Experience supporting EHS programs in amulti ...

• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements.

• Experience with incident investigation androotcauseanalysis methodologies.

• Experience leadingemployeedrivensafety teams or committees.

Relocation:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H1B, J1, F1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

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Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.