What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Leader position at Danfoss?
Job Description
Now is a great time to join our Team! The Safety, Environmental and Health (SEH) Leader will lead the site in terms of safety, environmental and health initiatives for the Easley facility. This person will assist site leadership with establishing site specific policies and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory and Danfoss Global SEH requirements, prevent injuries & illnesses, reduce workers’ compensation costs and help create a strong SEH culture.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Responsible for planning, implementing, and oversees approved safety and environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. (i.e. Occupational Safety and Health, USEPA, State EPA, Municipal) and maintaining accurate records as required for these agencies.
- Ensure that the local management system is compliant to agreed customer requirements, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other requirements with the scope of certification.
- Champion of safety awareness in the Easley facility through education, training, program development, documentation and job specific support.
- Conduct audits to detect existing or potential environmental, fire, safety, and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
- Facilitates the investigation of incidents, injuries, and near misses and maintains proper documentation. Assists in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. Ensures proper completion of the Initial WC Report (801) and makes sure employees receive initial appropriate care.
- This position must work closely with many employees throughout the plant and gain consensus, support, and commitment to carry out various programs. This position interacts will all levels of employees, customers, vendors, other locations and regulatory agencies.
Background & Skills
Required (basic) qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S from a four-year college or university; or a minimum of five years experience in a global manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Strong communication, presentation, training and facilitation, project management skills are essential.
- Proficiency in Lean and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Advanced skills using the Microsoft suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Access databases.
Preferred qualifications
- Process safety management experience desired.
- Strong analytical skills to analyze safety & health data.
- Experience implementing or maintaining EH&S Management Systems, e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
- Significant knowledge of U.S. Environmental, Safety & Health laws (OSHA & EPA).
- Exemplary customer service skills and attention to detail.
Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
- Bonus system
- Paid vacation
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
- State of the art virtual work environment
- Employee Referral Program
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
