EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Specialist

Airbus • Columbus, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is hiring an EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) Specialist for its Columbus, Mississippi site. This full-time joint position supports the Health & Safety, Aviation Safety, and Environmental (HSAE) departments and sits within HR & Workplace for Airbus Helicopters, Inc. The role supports compliance audits, safety and environmental initiatives, standard operating procedure development, incident investigations, and employee training. It leads presentations and training modules to promote a safety-first mindset.

The position’s focus is divided among Health and Safety (50%), Aviation Safety (30%), Environmental activities (15%), and other assigned duties (5%). The specialist works primarily onsite at a helicopter manufacturing and assembly facility, supports site leaders and safety managers, and travels domestically and internationally approximately 5% of the time. The role requires U.S. Person status under the ITAR definition and the ability to meet the listed physical and PPE requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Health and Safety Engineering, a related area, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of business-related experience.
• At least six months of related experience in Environmental Management, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• At least six months of related Aviation Safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• OSHA 10 General Industry, RCRA, or SMS certification.
• Must be a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition: a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or person covered under Airbus’s existing ITAR license.
• Able to travel independently and at short notice at least three times per year.
• Able to meet the stated vision, hearing, speaking, equipment operation, carrying, lifting, pushing/pulling, sitting, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking, and travel requirements.
• Able to carry and lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment weighing up to 30 pounds (14 kg).
• Able to use required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves as required by the site or customer site.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Environmental, Health and Safety Engineering, or an equivalent amount of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety walks, walkthroughs, and facility inspections to identify hazards, support OSHA compliance, and advise employees on safe work practices.
• Lead workplace injury and near-miss investigations, reviews, and follow-ups; use root-cause analysis, develop systemic corrective measures, and issue Corrective Action Reports.
• Prepare and distribute safety alerts and occupational safety reports on incident trends, compliance status, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate safety programs, activities, events, and initiatives, and support compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and policies.
• Support tracking, auditing, and performance monitoring of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
• 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.
• Lead documentation of standard operating procedures for health and safety practices and requirements.
• Represent Health & Safety in site leadership meetings and support the Health & Safety Manager with site activities.
• Lead directives for the Columbus site’s aviation safety matters and safety promotion activities under the Aviation Safety Manager’s direction.
• Investigate aviation incidents and near-misses, conduct follow-ups and root-cause analyses, develop corrective actions, and escalate matters 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; support evidence gathering and hazard or incident reviews, draft containment action plans, and track corrective actions to completion.
• Attend crew meetings and lead toolbox talks and safety box training initiatives.
• Coordinate the site Emergency Response Plan with the Aviation Safety Manager, conduct exercises, and lead emergency scenarios and related training and updates.
• Communicate with safety report submitters and share incident trends, compliance status, and mitigation strategies with leadership.
• Review and update safety communications and promotional material; develop policies and procedures and support training, access control coordination, and representation on the flightline steering committee and in the site flightline safety program.
• Support the site Emergency Response Plan Everbridge Notification system with the Aviation Safety Manager.
• Conduct local environmental activities, including hazard inspections, site audits, and daily and weekly environmental inspections; collect information required for the inspection program.
• Assist with staging, labeling, sorting, and movement of hazardous materials, non-hazardous waste, recyclables, and expired hazardous materials in accordance with site safety guidelines.
• Help perform routine preventive 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 to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Assist in preparing annual environmental compliance reports for the 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.
• Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 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.
• Unlimited access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses.
• Certification and career-path development opportunities.
• 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