EHS Specialist III

Daikin Applied Americas • Dayton, OH

8d • $73,300 - $120,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is seeking an EHS Specialist III to support environmental, health, and safety performance at its Vandalia, Ohio site. This in-office role focuses on identifying hazards and compliance gaps, improving EHS programs and management systems, supporting regulatory compliance, and providing technical guidance to site operations. The position also involves analyzing EHS performance, leading investigations and corrective actions, coordinating training and employee engagement, and mentoring less experienced EHS team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4–6+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety and environmental inspections, audits, and assessments of facilities, equipment, and processes to identify hazards, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training initiatives.
• Maintain and oversee chemical management documentation, environmental permitting support activities, and new equipment and process approval reviews.
• Analyze EHS data, trends, metrics, and incident statistics to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present EHS reports, compliance updates, KPI trends, and presentations for site and corporate leadership.
• Lead or facilitate EHS committees, employee engagement teams, and site initiatives focused on injury prevention and environmental performance.
• Maintain and improve Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Safety Management System (ISO 45001) documentation, processes, and compliance activities.
• Conduct and coordinate EHS training programs, including new employee orientation, regulatory training, emergency response, and safe work practices.
• Lead or support investigations involving incidents, near misses, environmental releases, and severe injuries; conduct root cause analysis and track corrective actions through completion.
• Conduct risk assessments, JSAs, and hazard evaluations to identify and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including stormwater sampling, waste management practices, emissions tracking, and environmental recordkeeping.
• Provide technical EHS guidance and support for site projects, operational changes, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor contractor and vendor compliance with applicable EHS requirements and company standards.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and responses from OSHA, EPA, and other governing agencies.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced EHS team members and assist in developing site EHS capabilities.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior