EHS Specialist

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Position Summary

We’re looking for an EHS Specialist

Location: Reggio Emilia

Main opportunities and challenges

Very dynamic working environment with several opportunities for discussion with all EHS Italian team thanks to best practices sharing, corporate cross-checking, or cross-cutting projects.

In addition, the resource will be placed in a multiplant context with opportunities for growth.

Main Responsibilities

• Define plant guidelines and policies for EHS and Sustainability topics.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement measures for health, safety, and environmental impact minimization, in compliance with laws and plant organization knowledge.
• Develop and maintain the Health, Safety, and Environment Management System, certified according to ISO45001 and ISO14001 standards.
• Ensure these systems are periodically audited for continuous performance improvement.
• Analyze applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and drive compliance.
• Collaborate with technical departments to define prevention and protection measures.
• Identify personal protection devices based on risk assessments.
• Propose and organize worker information and training programs.
• Ensure medical and paramedical supervision meets plant needs.
• Collect and analyze key sustainability, safety, health, and environment KPIs.
• Support the Maintenance Team in regulatory equipment inspection and energy management projects.
• Manage external contractors.
• Utilize external experts for specialized environmental measurements.
• Ensure proper waste management and disposal.

Job Position Requirements

Education: University bachelor degree in Ingegneria or Tecnico della prevenzione.

• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role within structured, continuous improvement-oriented industrial settings.
• Experience in the metal industry is a plus.

Hard skills

Essential:

• Proficiency in English
• Knowledge of EHS legal requirements
• ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards knowledge
• Microsoft Office, mainly Excel

Plus:

• Lean Manufacturing, WCM, Six Sigma
• Power BI
• Engineering drawing knowledge

Soft skills

• Dynamism, personal initiative, and willingness for continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, planning, and goal-oriented skills
• Excellent relational and negotiation skills, with openness to sharing and confrontation
• Teamwork orientation

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.

Unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters are not accepted.