Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Dover Corporation is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist for its Richmond, VA operations. The role involves promoting safety culture, ensuring compliance with health and safety laws, conducting site audits, and delivering training. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety, three years of relevant experience, and knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations. The position emphasizes leadership and collaboration within the organization.
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases Specialty Products Refrigeration Systems Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating Whats Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title: EHS Specialist

Location: Richmond VA





What we are looking for:



We are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist that will assist the Safety Manager with the responsibility of promoting a safety culture and policies procedures and safety work practices. This position will provide support for the Richmond Va. operations. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state health & safety laws. The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is accountable to coordinate and monitor programs to meet or exceed all company and regulatory requirements for employee health and safety.



Essential Responsibilities:



Ensure effective consistent implementation of Health and Safety policies and programs by influencing leadership teams and other stakeholders.Audit sites for compliance with Health & Safety programs and processLead accident and injury data to identify the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.Conduct periodic safety inspections of all worksites to identify and correct unsafe conditions and unsafe acts and document the results.Perform safety orientations for employees and subcontractors.Technical resource for day-to-day operations while monitoring safe practices and PPE compliance.Conducts site audits to ensure site compliance with the organizations safety programsEvaluates hazardous conditions unsafe acts and near hits and makes adjustments to improve the safety of the work environmentDeliver and track completion of annual training requirementsLead Safety and Improvement CommitteesProactively identify and resolve potential safety issues that could lead to injuries

Qualifications/Requirements:



Bachelors degree in environmental health and safety or equivalent level of experience3 years of experience in an Environmental Health and Safety rolePrevious experience working with safety programs in a manufacturing environment preferredProficient in OSHA and EPA regulations

Desired Characteristics:



Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.Behavior Based Safety experienceStrong project management skills.Demonstrated leadership coaching and facilitation skills.Demonstrated ability to partner with employees at all levels of an organization.Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the organizationDemonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:



The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. Its our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders customers prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions as they form the basis by which we do our jobs make decisions and measure our performance. Its our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.



Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit Winning Through CustomersRespects and Values PeopleExpectations for Results High Ethical Standards Openness and Trust

Whats in it for you



Medical Dental and Vision401k Retirement PlanFlexible SpendingPaid HolidaysThe statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified.Furthermore they do notestablisha contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discriminationbased onrace color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.



We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption surrogacy and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental military jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off including;business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

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