Senior EHS Specialist

Kurita Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, seeks a Senior EHS Specialist in West Lafayette, IN, to lead site safety across construction activities. You will plan, coordinate, and enforce safety programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements while liaising with clients and stakeholders.

You will train workers, perform risk assessments, conduct JHAs, and document safety records. Strong OSHA knowledge and English/Korean bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or related field or equivalent certifications.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• OSHA 510 Certification for Construction.
• Experience in production or construction safety roles.
• Fluent English; Korean language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate site facilities, safety equipment, and temporary installations following regulations and client/site rules.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and JHAs at construction sites to ensure safety.
• Provide safety training and maintain training records for workers and contractors.
• Monitor compliance with safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Investigate safety incidents and near-misses, recommend corrective actions.
• Lead daily safety talks and pre-job safety briefings; participate in management meetings.
• Review site conditions against schedule and coordinate with contractors on safety matters.
• Support collection of construction safety records from contractors.
• On-site work location at project office, five days per week.
• Report safety and health concerns to management; ensure investigations comply with policy.
• Perform additional EHS duties as assigned by the Director, EHS & Quality.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Microsoft Office

Safety leadership

Bilingual English/Korean

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Job description

Date: Nov 3, 2026

Country/Region: US

At Kurita, we aim to create new value for water and deliver solutions that support responsible resource use. Our philosophy guides us: “Study the properties of water, master them, and we will create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony.” We act with integrity, customer focus, and a steadfast commitment to innovation and safety.

Senior EHS Specialist

Job Description

Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world. Kurita’s corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity is in harmony

We have an immediate need for a Senior EHS Specialist in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Title

Senior EHS Specialist

Location

West Lafayette, Indiana

Travel

Up to 10%

Pay

$90,000 to $110,000 (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Plan, arrange, and coordinate site facilities, safety and health equipment, and temporary installations in strict compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local safety regulations, client requirements, and site rules.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and JHAs at the construction site to ensure a safe working environment.
• Provide safety training and guidance to workers and contractors as needed and maintain safety training records.
• Monitor and document compliance with safety standards and regulations throughout the construction process.
• Investigate and report safety incidents, near-misses, and hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in construction management meetings to address safety-related topics and communicate client safety requirements, and lead daily safety talks and pre-job safety briefings.
• Assist with reviewing site conditions against the project schedule and coordinating with contractors regarding safety matters.
• Support the collection and consolidation of construction records from contractors as related to safety.
• Work Location: On-site at the project office, 5 days per week.
• Promptly report to management any related safety and health concerns, including near-misses and incidents, and seek guidance as needed. Ensure all safety incidents are documented and investigated according to company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Additional EHS support and other duties assigned by Director, EHS & Quality

Required Qualifications

• Prefer a 4-year degree in safety or a closely related field or a combination of safety certifications and experience

Experience

• 7 years of relevant safety experience or a combination of education and EHS experience working in a production or construction specific safety role.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
• OSHA 510 Certification for Construction

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of best safety practices for production and construction environments
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated experience in timely processing of work orders/support requests
• Understanding of KAI business processes
• Bilingual proficient in English and Korean (oral and written) strongly preferred

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, bend, use hands to finger, climb or balance, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk, while wearing mandatory PPE (safety glasses, vest, boots, hard hat, harness).
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections including ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking in both indoor and outdoor conditions