Employee Health and Safety Specialist

Panasonic•Altoona, IA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Health and Safety Specialist II supports Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for Hussmann Services in the Heartland district. This individual will be a leader for the Heartland District in Health and Safety practices and training and make regular visits to all their sites in the district. You will report to the EHS Manager. Candidates can live within a reasonable commuting distance from the Altoona, IA or Kansas City, MO area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
5 – 7 years of experience.
Working knowledge of mechanical engineering and commercial refrigeration
Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA required
OSHA 30 or similar certification
Have valid driver's license
Have physical capability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds
Self-starter with ability to operate under general instructions
Excellent problem-solving skills
Knowledge and practice implementing ISO14001 & OHS management systems
Excellent computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Responsibilities

Supervision and coordination of all EHS related activities within the facilities assigned, to support management with the implementation of EHS standards and requirements.
Conduct and manage EHS inspections & audits in accordance with Hussmann policy
Implement and maintain (revise as necessary) local EHS programs based on company policies and other regulations
Liaison with local authority, community and other external bodies regarding EHS issues
Provide EHS consultation to all departments of the district
Recognize acute hazards and recommend or make immediate corrections
Assist on multiple projects, including with cross function teams
Coordinate and conduct EHS-related training
Participate in incident investigation and/or emergency response at District location(s)
Administrative responsibilities (examples: SDS Sheets, data entry, Workers' Compensation, maintain KPIs, Maintain injury & illness record keeping)
Analyze data and communicate trends in EHS performance
Manage a fleet of approximately 170 vehicles (assignment, registration, DOT compliance, etc.)
Travel required (up to 60%), including overnight (IA, MO, NE, KS, SD)