Senior EHS Specialist

Donaldson Company; Harrisonville (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to provide advanced support for health, safety, and environmental hazards at the Harrisonville, Missouri facility. This role implements corporate EHS policies, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives continuous safety improvements.

The position works on-site with site leadership to strengthen EHS performance across the facility. The ideal candidate will have a BS in a related field and 3+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, along with

Qualifications

• BS in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify exposures that may impact people, property, or the environment using risk assessments.
• Support annual site EHS targets and objectives to reduce risks and environmental impacts.
• Facilitate execution of EHS goals for leadership and supervisors to meet site objectives.
• Implement controls to manage exposures, including lockout, hot work permits, and hazardous waste management.
• Maintain compliance processes for EHS training, documentation, and preventive maintenance.
• Engage cross-functional teams to improve site EHS performance and accountability.
• Conduct training and manage certifications/recertifications as per the Compliance Calendar.
• Support preventive maintenance for EHS-critical equipment and document as required.
• Collect samples and data to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
• Build relationships with Plant Manager and HR to drive safety improvements.

Skills

EHS experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

EHS risk assessment tools

Job description

About Donaldson

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 safety risk‑assessment tools to identify exposures that may impact people, property, or the environment.
• Support the development of annual site‑level EHS targets and objectives to reduce significant risks and environmental impacts.
• Facilitate execution of action‑based EHS goals for leadership and supervisors to achieve site‑specific objectives.
• Implement operational controls to manage exposures identified through risk assessments, including equipment‑specific lockout procedures, hot work permits, and hazardous waste management.
• Maintain compliance assurance processes to ensure timely completion of EHS‑related training, documentation, and preventive maintenance.
• Engage employee‑directed EHS teams to promote ownership of activities that support a compliant, incident‑free workplace and reduce environmental footprint.
• Conduct and facilitate employee training as outlined in the site’s EHS Compliance Calendar, including make‑up sessions as needed.
• Manage employee certifications and recertification timelines.
• Support preventive maintenance for EHS‑critical equipment and maintain required documentation.
• Conduct sampling and data collection to demonstrate compliance with environmental regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain cross‑functional relationships to improve site EHS performance and ensure accountability.
• Ensure company programs and standards are maintained and the plant remains in compliance.
• Serve as a change agent by guiding employees, supervisors, and managers in resolving work‑related issues in partnership with the Plant Manager and Human Resources.
• Develop and revise standard work practices and observe employees to ensure compliance.
• Comply with all EHS policies and procedures.
• Travel: Up to 5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 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 communication and problem‑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 a fast‑paced, changing environment with a desire for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Experience supporting EHS programs in a multi‑site or complex manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements.
• Experience with incident investigation and root‑cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience leading employee‑driven safety 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.

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.

Corporate Overview

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.