EHS Specialist I

LISI•Torrance, CA

4d•$70,304 - $100,000

About The Position

The EHS Specialist I assists the HSE Manager in promoting and sustaining a safe work environment and minimizing health, safety, and environmental risks. The role supports prevention of injuries, environmental degradation, and unsafe working conditions through training, programs, and processes, with a commitment to environmental protection and employee productivity. At the Garden Grove facility, the specialist coordinates safety training and implementation of LISI safety standards; supports OSHA and CUPA inspections; leads accident and near-miss investigations and root-cause analyses; and promotes employee engagement through the Plant Safety Committee. The role also coordinates and monitors on-site HSE Representatives and conducts scheduled safety audits. Environmental responsibilities include supporting SWPPP, DTSC, TRI, and Air Emission Inventory reporting; coordinating source testing and regulatory compliance; developing environmental improvement actions; and monitoring SWPPP requirements. The specialist maintains the regulatory compliance calendar, coordinates multiple plant projects, analyzes process data, troubleshoots operations, and collaborates with site functions and corporate teams. The role also supports deployment of the site's HSE and energy management system, compliance with applicable requirements and procedures, safe equipment operation, HSE and energy communications and actions, and management reviews. The position requires a safety-related bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Four or more years of safety, health, and industrial hygiene compliance experience is preferred. Required certifications listed are 40-HAZWOPER and First Aid/CPR. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment that may be loud and requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

Requirements

Safety-related bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak to groups at all professional levels.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to succeed in both team-based and individual work environments.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with basic computer software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
40-HAZWOPER certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects, analyze complex information, troubleshoot problems, and work collaboratively.
Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; perform repetitive hand and arm movements; use manual dexterity; reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds.
Ability to use close and distance vision and adjust focus; hearing within the normal/average range.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of experience in safety, health, and industrial hygiene (OSHA) compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate site-wide training programs, including planning sessions, updates, and site-specific presentations for the Garden Grove facility.
Coordinate with the HSE Manager to roll out new safety standards and work with plant staff to implement LISI Safety Standards.
Interact with OSHA and CUPA inspectors during plant inspections; provide citation data and photographs to corporate safety personnel and work with the HSE Manager to assess citations for challenge.
Lead accident and near-miss investigations, conduct root-cause analyses, and use investigation results to reduce future accidents.
Lead the Plant Safety Committee, plan and schedule monthly meetings, and promote employee engagement and a robust safety culture.
Coordinate and monitor on-site HSE Representatives and ensure appropriate training and equipment are available.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety audits according to the LISI audit schedule.
Support SWPPP, DTSC, TRI, and Air Emission Inventory reporting, coordinating with the HSE Manager to complete accurate and timely submissions to state and federal agencies.
Coordinate on-site source testing and ensure compliance with internal and external environmental and regulatory requirements.
Assist in developing and managing action plans to improve environmental performance against state, federal, and LISI Aerospace standards.
Monitor SWPPP program guidelines and maintain the compliance calendar to ensure timely regulatory compliance.
Work with teams to manage multiple projects and assignments, analyze process data, troubleshoot plant operations, and help implement solutions.
Work with the IT Group to troubleshoot and repair computer networks and communication systems.
Perform duties on rotation with the supervisory team and collaborate with plant functions and corporate HSE.
Lead and deploy the site's HSE and energy management system; assist and report to site management and divisional HSE management on occupational health and safety, environment, and energy.
Ensure compliance with applicable legal and other HSE and energy requirements, procedures, instructions, guidelines, and golden rules.
Coordinate with service and department managers to ensure site equipment is in good condition and operates safely, and ensure protective measures are taken or equipment is consigned when needed.
Ensure progress of HSE and energy actions, relay and lead site communications, and prepare or co-lead HSE and energy management reviews.