EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Specialist

Airbus • Columbus, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking an EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) Specialist for its Columbus, Mississippi site. This full-time, onsite position is shared across the Health & Safety, Aviation Safety, and Environmental (HSAE) departments and sits within HR & Workplace for Airbus Helicopters, Inc. The specialist supports compliance audits, safety initiatives, standard operating procedure development, and incident investigations, and leads safety presentations and training to promote a safety-first culture.

The role focuses primarily on health and safety (50%), aviation safety (30%), and environmental responsibilities (15%), with other duties accounting for 5%. The specialist conducts site inspections and audits, investigates incidents and near-misses, develops and tracks corrective actions, supports safety programs and training, and helps maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company policies. The position also supports aviation safety reporting and emergency response planning, environmental inspections and waste handling, and preparation of environmental compliance reports.

The work is based at Airbus Helicopters’ Columbus, Mississippi manufacturing and assembly site. The position requires 5% domestic and international travel and is subject to the stated ITAR-related U.S. person eligibility requirement. Required personal protective equipment includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves as required by the site or customer site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and/or Environmental, Health and Safety Engineering or a related area, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of business-related experience.
• Minimum six months of related experience in Environmental Management, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum six months of related Aviation Safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Must meet the company’s stated ITAR definition of a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, green card holder, or person covered under the company’s existing ITAR license.
• Able to perform the described physical activities, including carrying and lifting items up to 30 pounds, walking through office and production areas, and operating office equipment and some production tools.
• Able to travel independently and at short notice at least three times per year.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 General Industry certification.
• RCRA certification.
• Safety Management System (SMS) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and/or Environmental, Health and Safety Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular daily safety walks, walkthroughs, and facility inspections to identify hazards, support OSHA compliance, and advise employees on safe work practices.
• Lead investigations and follow-ups for workplace injuries and near-misses, using root-cause analysis such as Fishbone analysis and issuing Corrective Action Reports.
• Prepare and distribute safety alerts and occupational safety reports that communicate incident trends, compliance status, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate safety programs, activities, events, and initiatives, and assist with site compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and policies.
• Support the Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems through tracking, auditing, and performance monitoring.
• Develop, present, and track safety training; participate in new-hire orientation and lead safety presentations and training modules.
• Develop and lead the site Safety Ambassador program.
• Document health and safety practices and requirements in standard operating procedures.
• Attend site leadership meetings as the Health & Safety representative and support activities with the Health & Safety Manager.
• Lead Columbus site aviation safety directives and promotional activities under the Aviation Safety Manager’s direction.
• Investigate aviation incidents and near-misses, conduct follow-ups and root-cause analyses, issue corrective action reports, and escalate issues to the Aviation Safety Manager as needed.
• Develop, review, and revise Job Safety Analyses, Lockout/Tagout/Tryout procedures, standard operating procedures, and risk assessments with the Aviation team.
• Maintain and update the Aviation Safety Reporting System; assist lead investigators with evidence gathering, hazard and incident reviews, and initial root-cause analyses.
• Draft containment action plans and track corrective actions across relevant departments.
• Attend crew meetings and lead toolbox talks and safety box training initiatives.
• Coordinate the Emergency Response Plan with the Aviation Safety Manager, run onsite incident exercises, and facilitate emergency action planning and training.
• Communicate with safety report submitters and review and update safety communications and promotional materials.
• Develop aviation safety policies and procedures, provide training, coordinate access control, and represent the site’s flightline safety program to the flightline steering committee and Aviation Safety Manager.
• Support the site Emergency Response Plan and Everbridge Notification system with the Aviation Safety Manager.
• Conduct and oversee local environmental activities, including hazard inspections and site audits.
• Lead daily and weekly environmental inspections and assist with collecting required inspection information.
• Assist with staging, labeling, sorting, and moving hazardous materials, non-hazardous waste, recyclables, and expired hazardous materials in accordance with site safety guidelines.
• Help perform routine preventative maintenance on environmental equipment, update work order logs, and provide basic cleanup assistance during emergency spill responses.
• Participate in required environmental, health, and safety training programs.
• Assist with preparing annual environmental compliance reports for EPA, TCEQ, MDEQ, Airbus Corporate, and the City of Columbus, Mississippi.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Medical insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
• Prescription coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through the global Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses.
• Opportunities to participate in accelerated development programs and national and international mobility.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level