Senior EHS Specialist

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Position Summary:

The Senior EHS Specialist provides advanced support and expertise to prevent health, safety, and environmental hazards across the site. This role implements corporate EHS policies, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, drives continuous improvement, and strengthens a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. As a senior individual contributor, this position partners closely with site leadership while influencing EHS performance across the facility. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Harrisonville, Missouri office/facility.

Role Responsibilities:

• Use environmental, health, and safety risk‑assessment tools to identify exposures that may impact people, property, or the environment.

• Support the development of annual site‑level EHS targets and objectives to reduce significant risks and environmental impacts.

• Facilitate execution of action‑based EHS goals for leadership and supervisors to achieve site‑specific objectives.

• Implement operational controls to manage exposures identified through risk assessments, including equipment‑specific lockout procedures, hot work permits, and hazardous waste management.

• Maintain compliance assurance processes to ensure timely completion of EHS‑related training, documentation, and preventive maintenance.

• Engage employee‑directed EHS teams to promote ownership of activities that support a compliant, incident‑free workplace and reduce environmental footprint.

• Conduct and facilitate employee training as outlined in the site’s EHS Compliance Calendar, including make‑up sessions as needed.

• Manage employee certifications and recertification timelines.

• Support preventive maintenance for EHS‑critical equipment and maintain required documentation.

• Conduct sampling and data collection to demonstrate compliance with environmental regulatory requirements.

• Build and maintain cross‑functional relationships to improve site EHS performance and ensure accountability.

• Ensure company programs and standards are maintained and the plant remains in compliance.

• Serve as a change agent by guiding employees, supervisors, and managers in resolving work‑related issues in partnership with the Plant Manager and Human Resources.

• Develop and revise standard work practices and observe employees to ensure compliance.

• Comply with all EHS policies and procedures.

Travel: Up to 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment with emphasis on program implementation and training.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand or sit for extended periods, work at a computer for long durations, and work around loud machinery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

• Demonstrated administrative and organizational abilities.

• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to completion.

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence others.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Flexibility and agility in a fast‑paced, changing environment with a desire for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

• Experience supporting EHS programs in a multi‑site or complex manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements.

• Experience with incident investigation and root‑cause analysis methodologies.

• Experience leading employee‑driven safety teams or committees.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B, J‑1, F‑1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

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