Senior EHS Specialist

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

Job summary

Donaldson’s Harrisonville facility seeks a Senior EHS Specialist to lead health, safety, and environmental programs on site. You will advance compliance with OSHA, EPA and state rules, drive improvements, and partner with site leadership to strengthen a culture of safety.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, training, incident investigations, and maintaining documentation, with travel up to 5%. A BS in safety-related field and 3+ years manufacturing EHS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in safety, engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand or sit for long periods, and work around loud machinery.

Responsibilities

• Use risk assessment tools to identify exposures that may impact people or the environment.
• Develop site EHS targets and objectives to reduce risks.
• Facilitate action-based EHS goals with leadership and supervisors.
• Implement controls and lockout/hot work procedures for safety.
• Maintain training, documentation, and preventive maintenance compliance.
• Engage EHS teams to promote ownership and a safe workplace.
• Conduct employee training and manage certifications timelines.
• Support maintenance for EHS-critical equipment and data collection.
• Build cross-functional relationships to improve site EHS performance.
• Ensure compliance with company programs and standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Administrative abilities

Organizational skills

Project prioritization

Influence and leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline

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 safetyrisk‑assessmenttools toidentifyexposures that mayimpactpeople, property, or the environment.

• Support the development of annualsite‑levelEHS targets andobjectivesto reduce significant risks and environmental impacts.

• Facilitate execution ofaction‑basedEHS goals for leadership and supervisors to achievesite‑specificobjectives.

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

• Maintain compliance assurance processes to ensuretimelycompletion ofEHS‑relatedtraining, documentation, and preventive maintenance.

• Engageemployee‑directedEHS teams to promote ownership of activities that support a compliant,incident‑freeworkplace and reduce environmental footprint.

• Conduct andfacilitateemployee training as outlined in the site’s EHS Compliance Calendar, includingmake‑upsessions as needed.

• Manage employee certifications and recertification timelines.

• Support preventive maintenance forEHS‑criticalequipment andmaintainrequired documentation.

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

• Build andmaintaincross‑functionalrelationships 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 resolvingwork‑relatedissues 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 communicationandproblem‑solving skills.

• 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 afast‑paced, changing environment with a desire for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

• Experience supporting EHS programs in amulti‑siteor complex manufacturing environment.

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

• Experience with incident investigation androot‑causeanalysis methodologies.

• Experience leadingemployee‑drivensafety 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., H‑1B, J‑1, F‑1, 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

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.