Environmental Health and Safety - EHS Specialist

Chromalloy • Orangeburg, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company, a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. They develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms, supporting the aerospace, energy and defense industries. The EHS Specialist will join the dynamic Chromalloy team at their Orangeburg NY facility to make a significant impact on the organization's safety culture, helping build and support a strong culture of environmental, health, and safety excellence. This role reports to the site EHS Manager and works closely with site leadership and the corporate EHS team. It is an on-site position with core operating hours Monday-Friday, requiring flexibility to respond during second and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• 3+ years of EHS experience related to manufacturing and repair operations.
• Strong grasp of computer-based tools and systems for use in writing, training, presenting, and data analysis.
• Highly motivated and demonstrate strong follow through and accountability, with a proactive sense of urgency to problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work full time at the Orangeburg NY facility.
• Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Desire to grow EHS subject matter expertise and work towards relevant certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state and local EHS legal and regulatory requirements, as well as any company-specific standards that surpass regulatory mandates.
• Lead select site environmental, health and safety programs, ranging from ergonomics, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, fall protection, personal protective equipment, hazardous waste, chemical management, etc.
• Work closely with employees and other departments to communicate, assess, improve and integrate EHS requirements into work processes and facility changes.
• Work with supervisors and department managers to complete job/task risk assessments, both qualitative and quantitative, and develop solutions to minimize risk(s).
• Work with facilities and engineering to ensure that the safety of employees and the protection of company property are integral parts of the planning, designing and construction of facilities or modifications to facilities or processes.
• Support the EHS training program, including the development of training materials and facilitation of training necessary to ensure employee knowledge retention of company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support regulatory agency inspections, inquiries, contacts, reporting, and recordkeeping in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Support with emergency response preparation, including training and drills.
• Ensure regular EHS assessments and inspections are completed and communicated to the appropriate teams, including those related to safety and environmental emergency equipment.
• Execute the process for reporting, investigating, and communicating accidents, hazards, and concerns.
• Oversee EHS corrective and preventative actions, drive actions to closure.
• Communicate effectively to all levels, from floor to site leadership, the progress and trends towards achieving excellence in EHS compliance.
• Support corporate-wide EHS initiatives, including EHS metrics reporting and audits.
• Complete and maintain all training required to successfully execute the role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

What This Job Offers

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