Health and Safety Specialist

DESOTEC is an international environmental services company committed to protecting the planet through sustainable mobile filtration solutions for liquids and gases.

• 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.
• Conducts risk assessments and identifies 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.
• Promotes a proactive approach to safety throughout the organization focusing on leadership and employee engagement.
• Ensures 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).
• Implementation and use of safe work permit programs (i.e., confined space, hot work, LOTO, JSAs, working from heights)
• Routine inspections of safe work permit programs to determine effectiveness.
• Coordinates all onboardings to ensure proper environmental, health and safety training and PPE assignments.
• Conducts/organizes misc. trainings on quality, environmental, health and safety procedures. (e.g., forklift, confined space, LOTO, HAZWOPER, DOT HazMat, Arc flash).
• Compliance support with site-specific environmental permits, plans, and reporting obligations.
• Conducts EHS, and quality inspections and audits. Collaborates with team members to identify, prioritize, perform, and track corrective actions as needed.
• Provide support on behavior-based safety programs and processes to monitor and improve safety performance.
• Completes 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.

• 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%)

Of course, in exchange for your dedication and enthusiasm, you’ll receive plenty in return:

• 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
• Dollar-for-Dollar 401k match up to 4% of annual salary
• 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