Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking an EHS Specialist III. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA - In-Office

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular safety and environmental inspections, audits, and assessments of facilities, equipment, and processes to identify hazards, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Lead and support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training initiatives
• Maintain and oversee chemical management documentation, environmental permitting support activities, and new equipment/process approval reviews
• Analyze EHS data, trends, metrics, and incident statistics to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare and present EHS reports, compliance updates, KPI trends, and presentations for site and corporate leadership
• Lead or facilitate EHS committees, employee engagement teams, and site initiatives focused on injury prevention and environmental performance
• Maintain and improve Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Safety Management System (ISO 45001) documentation, processes, and compliance activities
• Conduct and coordinate EHS training programs including new employee orientation, regulatory training, emergency response, and safe work practices
• Lead or support investigations involving incidents, near misses, environmental releases, and severe injuries; conduct root cause analysis and track corrective actions through completion
• Conduct risk assessments, JSAs, and hazard evaluations to identify and implement effective risk mitigation strategies
• Support environmental compliance activities including stormwater sampling, waste management practices, emissions tracking, and environmental recordkeeping
• Provide technical EHS guidance and support for site projects, operational changes, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor contractor and vendor compliance with applicable EHS requirements and company standards
• Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and responses from OSHA, EPA, and other governing agencies
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced EHS team members and assist in developing site EHS capabilities

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 4-6 years of relevant experience
• OSHA 30, Taproot Lead Auditor, ASP/GSP/CSP, CHMM, ISO Lead Auditor 14001/45001 certifications preferred

Your Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $73,300 to $120,700 in VA. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.