Health and Safety Specialist in Darlington

DESOTEC is an international environmental services company committed to protecting the planet through sustainable mobile filtration solutions for liquids and gases. We are a team of approximately 450 employees, united as "Generation D," all dedicated to fostering positive ecological change across all industries.

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.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify 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.
• Promote a proactive approach to safety throughout the organization focusing on leadership and employee engagement.
• Ensure 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).
• Implement and use safe work permit programs (i.e., confined space, hot work, LOTO, JSAs, working from heights).
• Conduct routine inspections of safe work permit programs to determine effectiveness.
• Coordinate all onboardings to ensure proper environmental, health and safety training and PPE assignments.
• Conduct/organize miscellaneous trainings on quality, environmental, health and safety procedures (e.g., forklift, confined space, LOTO, HAZWOPER, DOT HazMat, Arc flash).
• Provide compliance support with site-specific environmental permits, plans, and reporting obligations.
• Conduct EHS and quality inspections and audits.
• Collaborate with team members to identify, prioritize, perform, and track corrective actions as needed.
• Provide support on behaviour-based safety programs and processes to monitor and improve safety performance.
• Complete other duties as necessary to support the team and organizational objectives, as directed by the supervisor(s).

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.

Location: Darlington, PA

Schedule: In-office

Travel: As needed to U.S. locations (up to 50%)

What's in it for you?

• Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 (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
• 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

At DESOTEC, we are committed to building a cleaner, greener world for all. We strive to help protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries.