Detroit Diesel Corporation · Kentwood, MI

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I at Detroit Diesel Corporation — Kentwood, MI

Full-timeKentwood, MI$65,000–$83,000/yearPosted 2026-08-05Apply on Workday
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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 Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $65,000 - $83,000 USD

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 DTNA

Safety & 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 skills; ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines; ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries
  • Ability to walk/stand on concrete for multiple hours, lift up to 30 lbs, and work in an active manufacturing environment; ability to work overtime when needed

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification and/or HAZWOPER training
  • Familiarity with ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 management system frameworks
  • Previous EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in a UAW-represented facility
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) designation or active pursuit; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

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Where We Work

Kentwood, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

Additional Information

  • This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
  • Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
  • Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
  • Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
  • EEO - Disabled/Veterans