EHS Specialist

KION Group•Atlanta, GA

7d•$82,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Dematic is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support its North America Modernizations & Upgrades business. This field-based role promotes a strong safety culture and ensures compliance with OSHA, customer, and company EHS requirements across multiple construction and installation projects. The EHS Specialist partners with project teams, subcontractors, and customers to identify hazards, reduce risk, investigate incidents, deliver training, and support safe project execution at active construction and industrial sites. The position requires up to 75% or more travel, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of full-time construction safety management experience.
Board-certified safety credential from a nationally recognized organization such as CSP, CIH, ASP, or CHST.
Minimum 5 years of full-time construction safety management experience.
Current OSHA 500 Trainer Certification.
Minimum 6 years of full-time construction safety management experience.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
Strong working knowledge of fall protection, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, crane and rigging operations, confined space entry, and mobile elevated work platforms.
Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Excellent communication, leadership, and coaching skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting industrial construction, automation, material handling, or conveyor installation projects.

Responsibilities

Provide EHS support for modernization, retrofit, and upgrade projects throughout North America.
Conduct site inspections, audits, safety observations, and risk assessments.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, customer safety requirements, and Dematic EHS policies.
Review and support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permit processes, and safe work practices.
Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and onboarding for employees and contractors.
Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and reporting.
Coach project teams on hazard recognition and risk mitigation.
Support contractor management programs and customer compliance platforms.
Promote proactive safety initiatives, near-miss reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.