Health and Safety Specialist

Desotec NV

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in OHS or related field preferred; relevant technical experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum 3 years of OHS experience preferred in water/wastewater, hydrocarbon, or emissions control.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50%.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to handle multiple projects.
  • Excellent communication skills for preparing clear reports.
  • Mature judgment and decision-making ability for professional scenarios.
  • Ability to foster positive working relationships with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enforce safety policies and procedures.
  • Create and provide training programs on safety standards.
  • Ensure compliance with OHS regulations and laws.
  • Conduct risk assessments to minimize workplace incidents.
  • Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership and engagement.
  • Ensure all policies comply with applicable regulations.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4% of salary.
  • Customizable health benefits effective from day one.
  • On-the-job training opportunities.
  • Career progression plans and support for promotions.
  • Paid parental leave for employees.
  • Flexible spending account options.
Full Job Description
Your tasks & responsibilities?

  • Maintain safety policies and procedures.
  • Create training programs to educate employees on established safety standards and practices.
  • Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
  • Stay updated on local, state, and federal safety regulations, and ensure the organization meets or exceeds these regulatory requirements.
  • Conducts risk assessments and identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
  • Ensure that all incidents and near misses are investigated to identify root causes and that proper corrective actions are implemented.
  • Promotes a proactive approach to safety throughout the organization focusing on leadership and employee engagement.
  • Ensures that relevant policies and procedures are current and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Provide guidance on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Implementation and use of safe work permit programs (i.e., confined space, hot work, LOTO, JSAs, working from heights)
  • Routine inspections of safe work permit programs to determine effectiveness.
  • Coordinates all onboardings to ensure proper environmental, health and safety training and PPE assignments.
  • Conducts/organizes misc. trainings on quality, environmental, health and safety procedures. (e.g., forklift, confined space, LOTO, HAZWOPER, DOT HazMat, Arc flash).
  • Compliance support with site-specific environmental permits, plans, and reporting obligations.
  • Conducts EHS, and quality inspections and audits. Collaborates with team members to identify, prioritize, perform, and track corrective actions as needed.
  • Provide support on behavior-based safety programs and processes to monitor and improve safety performance.
  • Completes other duties as necessary to support the team and organizational objectives, as directed by the supervisor(s).


Who are you?

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in OHS or related field preferred; relevant technical experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum 3 years of OHS experience (water/wastewater processing, hydrocarbon processing, or air/gas processing, or emissions control preferred)
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel (up to 50%)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, able to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills, including preparation and development of clear, concise and accurate reports.
  • Mature judgement and decision-making ability.
  • Ability to establish, maintain and foster a positive and harmonious working relationship with stakeholders within the business.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with activated carbon, industrial filtration, environmental remediation, emissions treatment, or related technologies.
  • Prior work supporting environmental, chemical, manufacturing, or industrial business.
Logistics
  • Location: Darlington, PA
  • Schedule: In-office
  • Travel: As needed to U.S. locations (up to 50%)


What's in it for you?

Of course, in exchange for your dedication and enthusiasm, you'll receive plenty in return:
  • Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 (salary, exempt)
  • Unlimited PTO + 10 Paid Holidays
  • Dollar-for-Dollar 401(k) match up to 4% of annual salary
  • Customizable health benefits package with a multitude of options including vision and dental. Benefits effective on day one
  • Dollar-for-Dollar 401k match up to 4% of annual salary
  • Paid Holidays
  • On-the-Job training for all positions including any possible promotions
  • Career progression plans
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Account Options
  • Immersion in a dynamic, innovative, and sustainable company


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