Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

About the Company

ProFarm is an agricultural technology company on a mission to improve the food we eat in a way that benefits the grower, the consumer, and the entire industry. Headquartered in Davis, California, we deliver field-proven, biological solutions for pest management and plant health.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety programs and policies
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes
• Provide safety training and education to employees
• Maintain and update safety documentation and records
• Coordinate emergency response plans and drills
• Advise management on safety and environmental concerns
• Monitor and analyze work environments and processes for potential hazards
• Manage waste disposal and pollution control programs
• Act as the site Biohazard representative
• Coordinate and perform site PHA’s and PSSR’s
• Perform yearly fit testing for team members
• Develop and maintain the site safe work permitting program

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in health and safety
• Certification in Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA, NEBOSH, etc.)
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulations
• Experience with environmental compliance and waste management
• Proficiency in risk assessment and hazard identification techniques
• Experience with industrial hygiene practices
• Valid driver’s license
• Certification in First Aid and CPR
• Physical capability to conduct field inspections

Benefits

• Health plan including medical and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible spending account for dependent care and/or medical expenses