EHS & Facilities Manager

TriMas Corporation•Simi Valley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PennAero is hiring an EHS & Facilities Manager at our RSA Engineered Products Company in Simi Valley, CA. RSA provides flight-critical components and assemblies for the commercial, defense and business jet markets. RSA designs and produces custom-engineered high pressure/high-temperature ducting assemblies for each customer’s specific performance requirements. RSA’s Peri-SealTM is one of the most sought after connectors in the aerospace industry. Additionally, RSA designs and produces flexible joints and hoses, ozone converters and many complex assemblies to meet stringent customer needs. PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth—strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learn more about PennAero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit https://pennaero.com

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Chemistry, Biological Science or Environmental Science
5 or more years of Environmental Health and Safety experience in a manufacturing environment
Basic knowledge of acid/base chemistry and the environmental and safety aspects associated with these hazardous materials
Working knowledge of typical safety programs in a manufacturing environment such as Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, Emergency Action Plan, Lockout Tagout, Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, and Personal Protective Equipment
Management or coordination of various environmental programs such as air quality, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, wastewater discharge and storm water discharge
Working knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System requirements, with relevant experience such as Environmental Management Representative, internal or external auditor, consultant, or similar position of responsibility
Ability to interact with people on the floor, good social skills, and able to work with diverse work groups
Excellent organization and computer skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
This role involves access to technical data and/or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with these laws, employment is contingent upon verifying your status as a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or obtaining any required government authorization.

Nice To Haves

Facilities Management Experience including Preventive Maintenance Programs
Experience with processes utilizing hazardous chemicals, including manufacturing and wastewater treatment processes. HAZWOPER Certification will be required once onsite.
Experience with online portals for regulatory reporting such as CERS, RCRA Info, and SMARTS.
Experience with Worker’s Compensation case management.

Responsibilities

Prepares, implements, updates, and maintains company policies, procedures and program documents to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
Develops environmental and safety training programs with a focus on promoting a culture of safety awareness, and coordinates with Human Resources and Supervisory personnel to ensure timely and effective employee training.
Serves as the primary point of contact to environmental and safety regulatory agencies and responds to agency inquiries as required.
Manages all environmental permits to ensure active status and good standing with applicable regulatory agencies. Prepares and submits permit applications as required.
Manages all environmental and safety programs and maintains applicable documents and records including permits, hazardous waste manifests, wastewater discharge reports, air emission reports and stormwater discharge reports. Responsible for Chemical Clean Etching Operations, Chemical and Process Tank Management.
Responsible for accurate completion and timely submittal of environmental and safety monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements such as Hazardous Materials Business Plan and Permit by Rule in CERS, Biennial Reports and Form R Reports in RCRA Info, Stormwater Sampling Events and Annual Reports in SMARTS, and Wastewater Discharge Self-Monitoring Reports.
Maintains ISO 14001 certification and drives continual improvement of the Environmental Management System. Serves as the EMS and SMS Manager and as primary point of contact for all third-party audits while conducting all internal audits.
Responsible for tracking and uploading RSA Sustainability Data to the VelocityEHS database.
Provides technical guidance on applicable European regulations including REACH and RoHS, and coordinates with Engineering personnel on responses to customer environmental inquiries and information requests.
Conducts Job Hazard Analyses and other detailed investigations of potential safety and health hazards and makes recommendations for corrective actions. Provides technical guidance to Supervisory personnel conducting incident investigations.
Chairs the RSA Safety Committee, where monthly Safety Critical audit findings are reviewed. Serves as RSA IIPP Administrator. Represents RSA during monthly EHS Conference Calls.
Manages the weekly Toolbox Talk program wherein Supervisory personnel lead their employees in topical environmental and safety training discussions. Develops new Toolbox Talks and updates existing ones as required. Establishes the calendar year Toolbox Talk training schedule, monitors Supervisory completion of scheduled Toolbox Talks to ensure 100% on-time completion rate.
Assists Human Resources personnel with management of Worker’s Compensation claims and is well-versed in Cal OSHA operational & reporting requirements.
Monitors performance to environmental and safety KPI metrics and provides periodic updates to management.
Prepares annual environmental and safety budgets and monitors performance to budgets.
Coordinates all Facilities projects, repairs, PM’s, and miscellaneous tickets through internal resources or 3rd party contractors.
Leads TPM program to ensure equipment downtime is minimized and Critical Spares are managed appropriately.