EHS Specialist (Casual)

The Aerospace Corporation • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Job Summary Aerospace is seeking an EHS Specialist to assist in implementing Environmental Health, and Safety programs such as emergency planning, fire and life safety, contractor safety, confine spaces, machine guarding, fall protection, LOTO, electrical safety and others. This is a casual employment position. Casual employment is normally between 20 -40 hours a week and must be less than 1,000 paid hours in any calendar year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health, and safety, or related field with at least 1 year of experience
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and staff
• Ability to plan, organize, and follow-up on work flow to meet department goals and objectives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must be able to conduct field work requiring long periods of walking, standing, climbing and lift/move 25 lbs and other physical demands.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment
• 2-3 years of experience
• Program and project management experience

Nice To Haves

• 4-5 years of experience
• Experienced with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and ANSI Standards
• Experience with environmental, health, and safety best practices, standards, and methodologies

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Aerospace employees, customers, vendors, and visitors to mutually establish EHS requirements and priorities
• Assist in ensuring compliance with internal EHS regulations as well as compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including completing inspections and maintaining required records
• Investigate injuries/incidents to determine root cause, develop corrective actions, and track to completion
• Assist in raising awareness to applicable regulations and Aerospace EHS programs
• Respond to on-site emergencies, such as evacuation, shelter-in-place, and others
• Conduct safety inspections, develop corrective actions, and track to completion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees