Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I

AeroVironment•Albuquerque, NM

6d•$51,500 - $87,500

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I partners with EHS team members to improve workplace performance by assessing work environments, systems, processes, and procedures. The role inspects work areas and equipment for compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations. It promotes an incident-free workplace by identifying and mitigating EHS risks and assisting with implementation of safety and environmental management systems in accordance with regulations and corporate compliance policies and standards. The specialist supports EHS policies, programs, inspections, investigations, risk assessments, training, and management systems. The role works with EHS colleagues, production managers, and other teams to implement procedures and safety standards, track corrective actions, and promote worker awareness. It addresses problems of moderate scope that may require analysis of multiple factors. This role works in office and manufacturing environments. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required to drive company vehicles. The position requires access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information; applicants must meet the stated U.S.-person or export-license eligibility requirements. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety Sciences, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and other office productivity tools.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record to drive company vehicles.
Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments.
Ability to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, twist, and bend occasionally; lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; and sit and stand for long periods, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard frequently.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be eligible for an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current certification in DOT, OSHA 30-hour, or Hazardous Waste Management.
Knowledge and experience in ergonomics, DOT regulations, laser compliance, and emergency management.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work across teams and departments and facilitate cross-functional program execution.
Strong organization and ability to track and follow up on multiple projects or tasks concurrently.
Teamwork and collaboration, with a focus on team success.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams handle a broad variety of duties.
Initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.

Responsibilities

Assist with monitoring, preparing, implementing, updating, and maintaining company policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Apply EHS concepts and tools to reduce or eliminate workplace risks and maintain regulatory compliance.
Participate in EHS teams and programs and take on assigned responsibilities during meetings and committee work.
Promote awareness, education, and guidance to workers through ongoing campaigns to prevent accidents and illnesses.
Collaborate with EHS team members, production managers, and other parties to implement procedures, plans, processes, best practices, and safety standards.
Assist with incident investigations, root-cause determinations, and corrective-action implementation.
Assist with data trending and analysis, perform risk assessments, and provide employee training as needed.
Conduct EHS site inspections and track corrective and preventive action findings through closure.
Identify, implement, train on, and track personal protective equipment use after risk-elimination options have been applied.
Test the workplace for environmental hazards, including chemical and dust exposure and excessive noise.
Contribute to developing and executing an EHS management system supporting company programs and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.