Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I

remote type

Onsite locations

Kentwood, MI UStime type

Full time posted on Posted Todaytime left to apply

End Date:
August 13, 2026 (7 days left to apply) job requisition idDT-19016

Inside the Role The Safety & Environmental Coordinator supports plant-level EHS operations within a DTNA–Bosch joint venture facility, with emphasis on compliance, training administration, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement. This salaried, entry-level role operates within a UAW collective bargaining agreement; success depends as much on building trust with union partners and hourly associates as it does on technical EHS competency.

Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of $65,000 - $83,000 USDPay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 15 calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off;

short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNASafety & Environmental Compliance Maintain and update Safety & Environmental documentation for EPA, OSHA, and state regulatory agencies; support Tier II and other annual reporting obligations

Provide administrative support for the (M)
SDS portal, compliance tracking systems, and environmental permit documentation; maintain OSHA 300/300A logs Support ISO 14001 environmental management system activities, compliance audits, and corrective action tracking

Support incident and near-miss investigations: document findings, assist with root cause analysis, track corrective actions, and assist with emergency response planning and drills

Implement Safety & Environmental program updates based on regulatory changes; lead and support environmental CI activities

Training Administration Schedule and coordinate safety/environmental training; track attendance and completion in training database/matrix; support EHS onboarding for new employees

Develop and update RA, JHAs, JESs, and Work Station Instructions in collaboration with a cross functional team including supervisors and hourly associates UAW Partnership & Joint Health and Safety Committee Actively participate in the joint UAW–Management Health & Safety Meetings: scheduling, agenda preparation, and documentation

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with UAW stewards, and hourly associates; coordinate joint safety walk-throughs and hazard identification activities

Support safety initiatives consistent with the CBA, understand and respect the boundary between salaried coordination and bargaining unit work Serve as a day-to-day safety resource for hourly associates, escalating appropriately; communicate EHS updates to the workforce in collaboration with union representatives

General

Use computer systems to access EHS data, drawings, bills of materials, and specification sheets; perform assigned tasks within deadlines; other duties as assigned

Knowledge You Should Bring Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or related field or Associate’s degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or related field and 2 years of demonstrated EHS experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment or 4 years of demonstrated EHS experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment.

Foundational knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards and EPA/environmental compliance requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn EHS management systems and training databases

Strong oral and written communication skills, credible with hourly associates, union representatives, and plant management

Strong organizational…