Environmental, Health, Safety Specialist

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Make Safety Matter—Every Day

DuPont is seeking an EHS Specialist to play a key role in advancing a strong safety culture across our Valley View and Stow, Ohio manufacturing facilities. Partnering closely with the Site EHS Manager, you will help drive continuous improvement in workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and operational discipline—making a direct impact on the well‑being of our employees and the performance of our operations.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on role ideal for an EHS professional who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, collaborating with operations and engineering teams, and turning safety principles into real‑world results.

About the Business & Facilities

Our Valley View (180 employees) and Stow (40 employees) sites are part of DuPont’s Diversified Industrial business and are located in the greater Cleveland area, conveniently near I‑77, I‑480, and the Ohio Turnpike. Both facilities are expected to grow in the coming year.

Together, these sites manufacture high‑performance composite components used in aerospace, commercial, and military aircraft engines—supporting some of the world’s most demanding and advanced applications.

What You’ll Do

As an EHS Specialist, you will help shape and sustain a proactive safety culture by combining technical expertise with strong on‑site engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion safe work practices and regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations, with a focus on LOTO, permitting, machine safety, and ergonomics
• Advise teams on safer equipment design, process changes, and risk reduction strategies
• Track, analyze, and communicate leading and lagging EHS metrics to drive informed decision‑making
• Lead and support employee safety engagement initiatives, including Kaizen events, safety councils, and toolbox talks
• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling (airborne contaminants, noise, occupational exposures) and maintain compliance records
• Oversee hazardous and non‑hazardous waste programs, ensuring compliant handling, storage, disposal, and reporting
• Support air permit compliance activities, including emissions tracking and documentation
• Lead fire safety programs, inspections, and emergency response drills in alignment with NFPA standards
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities such as hazard analyses, operating procedures, and Management of Change
• Lead or support internal EHS audits and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Ensure accurate reporting and investigation of incidents and near misses; perform root cause analyses and share learnings
• Conduct and review job safety analyses to proactively identify and mitigate risk
• Interface with regulatory agencies and take a leadership role during inspections
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver impactful EHS training tailored to site operations
• Participate in site and enterprise‑wide EHS projects, networks, and committees
• Support occupational health and industrial hygiene programs as needed

What You Bring

Required / Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical field
• Experience in a manufacturing EHS role strongly preferred
• Solid working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and federal EHS requirements
• Demonstrated expertise in safe work practices, audits, incident investigation, and training delivery
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and PHA activities
• Ability to build trust and influence operators, mechanics, and leaders at all levels
• Strong organizational skills, bias for action, and effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team‑based environment
• CSP certification preferred, but not required

Skills That Set You Apart

• Confident communicator across all levels of the organization
• Practical, hands‑on problem solver
• Natural safety leader with presence on the shop floor

Why DuPont

At DuPont, you’ll do more than ensure compliance—you’ll shape culture, protect people, and enable innovation. You’ll gain exposure to complex manufacturing operations, work with knowledgeable leaders, and have the opportunity to grow your EHS career within a respected global organization.

If you’re passionate about safety, energized by manufacturing environments, and motivated to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

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