Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for its Kearney, NE location. The role involves leading risk identification and implementing EHS improvements across multiple sites, enhancing safety culture, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, 5-10 years of experience, and preferably hold certifications like CSP or CIH. The position requires 50% travel and offers benefits including 401(k) matching, insurance, and paid time off.
Job Description:

Position Overview

In the last 75 years, The Andersons, Inc. has grown from a single grain elevator to an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient industries. But what has remained constant throughout the decades is how deeply we are committed to service. We take pride in our dedication to safety, innovation, and our contributions to the agricultural sector. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist supporting our Nebraska region.

In this position, you will take the lead in identifying risks and implementing improvements across multiple locations. Your mission is to enhance EHS performance by developing and executing effective programs, processes, and procedures. The incumbent in this role will be at the forefront of fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities
• Support locations in execution of EHS Management Systems, Significant Injury and Fatality (SIF) initiatives, and Life Critical Policies through education and training, auditing, coaching and leading.
• Provide strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Assist with the development of business unit EHS policies and procedures.
• Provide incident investigation support and lead those classified as Red Risk.
• Ensure operations activities incorporate all necessary auditing, monitoring, reporting and inspections to comply with standards.

What is expected of you and others at this level
• In-depth knowledge and experience
• Uses existing solutions to resolve complex issues
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years

Minimum Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 5-10 years’ relevant experience required
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification preferred
• 50% travel requirement

Benefits
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Lunch (onsite only)
• Relocation assistance available if needed

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at

talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com

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