EHS Specialist
Date: Feb 20, 2025
Location: Durant, OK, US, 74701
Company: Dorman Products
Founded and headquartered in the United States, Dayton Parts has for over a century supported the commercial vehicle market to boost driver uptime by combining the largest selection of parts with the deepest levels of service, engineering, and innovation. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dorman Products. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.
We rely on everyone who works at our family of companies, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business and is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.
Job Summary
The EHS Specialist will play a critical role in promoting and ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace within our heavy steel manufacturing facility. This role will also be responsible for organizing and administering safety programs as well as ensuring site-level compliance with OSHA policies and procedures, DEP, EPA, and other regulatory standards.
Primary Duties
Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DEP and other relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of the facility to identify hazards and areas for improvement.
Risk Assessment and Management:
• Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential safety and environmental risks.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to mitigate identified risks.
Training and Development:
• Develop, conduct, and coordinate training programs for employees on safety practices, emergency response, hazardous materials handling, and environmental awareness.
• Ensure all training materials are up to date and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Incident Investigation:
• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain records of incidents and report findings to management.
Environmental Management:
• Oversee waste management practices, ensuring proper disposal of general waste, universal waste, and hazardous materials within environmental regulations.
• Monitor and conduct storm water sampling per facility permits.
• Monitor and conduct other physical and/or visual inspections per any other facility permits and regulations.
• Monitor emissions and implement programs to minimize environmental impact.
Safety Program Development:
• Assist in the development and implementation of safety policies, programs, and procedures tailored to heavy steel manufacturing.
• Promote a culture of safety throughout the organization by engaging employees in safety initiatives.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Collect and analyze data related to health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and regulatory agencies as needed.
Emergency Response Planning:
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and conduct drills to ensure readiness for potential incidents.
• Collaborate with local emergency services to enhance preparedness.
Contributor Health
• Supports hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
• Conducts Ergonomic evaluations and develops corrective actions based on risk.
Machine Guarding & LOTO
• Conducts machine guarding assessments on a regular cadence and brings potential risks to management and maintenance immediately.
• Ensures machines are guarded properly and the use of LOTO is used properly.
• Works with management and maintenance to correct any issues or gaps that are discovered.
Build & Maintaining Working Relationships
• Responsible for collaborating with internal and external Safety representatives on organizational-wide initiatives.
• Works closely with Safety Manager, Plant Manager, and Human Resource department regarding worker’s compensation, Employee Return to Work Program and restricted duty policy execution.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Adhere to all safety standard and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Detailed oriented
• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 50 pounds.
• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.
Education / Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health or related scientific or technical field preferred; and
• 3+ years of experience in organizational safety and employee health programs
• Previous experience with Job Safety Analysis and Ergonomics preferred
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH rules and regulations
Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.
Nearest Major Market: Oklahoma
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