Environmental Health & Safety Engineer Level 3/4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer at Level 3 or Level 4 for its Mission Enabling Products organization in San Diego, California. The position is 100% onsite, does not accommodate telecommuting, and follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Travel is required as needed and is estimated at 10% of the time. The role supports site environmental, health, and safety compliance and risk reduction. The engineer reviews and interprets EHS regulations, helps implement EHS programs and management systems, advises and communicates requirements to stakeholders, and coordinates with facility personnel, legal, regulatory agencies, and regional and business-unit EHS resources. Work includes inspections, training, reporting, permitting, plan and procedure maintenance, hazardous-materials and waste management, facility-change planning, and leading accident and injury investigations. The role may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4. A U.S. Government Secret clearance is not required at the start, but the employee must be able to obtain and maintain one. Relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years, or a Ph.D. and 1 year; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years, or a Ph.D. and 4 years; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to perform job duties without direct supervision.
- Experience conducting personal protective equipment assessments and job hazard analyses.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience collaborating with people at all levels of an organization.
- Ability to provide technical solutions to complex problems based on sound safety principles and to perform duties with general direction and supervision.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science degree in industrial hygiene, safety, engineering, environmental science, or a related field, or current enrollment in an M.S. program.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential.
- Experience managing EHS compliance programs, particularly occupational safety programs such as chemical safety and hygiene, ergonomics, lockout/tagout, contractor safety, confined space, fall protection, respiratory protection, and incident investigations.
- Experience overseeing third-party consultants or contractors.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret existing and proposed EHS regulations to determine site applicability and impact.
- Assist with implementing programs to comply with EHS regulations and with developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs for compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with business leaders to improve EHS culture, awareness, and accountability.
- Interpret and communicate EHS requirements, identify compliance issues, serve as a subject matter expert, and coordinate initiatives with facility personnel, legal, and other stakeholders.
- Assist with implementing site-level EHS management systems.
- Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and submit required reports to the company and agencies accurately and on time.
- Write and update EHS plans and procedures; apply for new permits and renewals.
- Conduct compliance inspections and identify actions needed to meet regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate employee EHS training and conduct instructor-led training.
- Collaborate with the Regional EHS organization and business-unit resources to follow best practices.
- Participate in planning facility changes to meet current and new environmental and safety requirements.
- Manage the hazardous materials program, including inventory accuracy, proper storage, hazardous-waste shipment scheduling and documentation, and spill-control readiness.
- Lead the site’s accident and injury investigation and reporting program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
