Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I

AeroVironment

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About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I will partner with EHS team members to improve workplace performance by assessing work environments, systems, processes, and procedures. In this role, one inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations. The EHS Specialist I will also promote an incident-free workplace through identifying and mitigating EHS risk and assisting with implementing safety and environmental management systems in accordance with regulations, corporate compliance policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety Sciences or related technical degree is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Experienced in and proficient with MS Office (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and other office productivity tools
• Must have a valid Driver's license and clean driving record, in order to drive company vehicles

Nice To Haves

• Current certification in DOT, OSHA 30-hour, Hazard Waste Management is preferred
• Knowledge and experience in ergonomics, DOT regulations, laser compliance, emergency management
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates competency in handling multiple priorities and use sound judgment
• Ability to work with other teams and departments. Cross functional teams are required to execute the programs and this role is key in facilitating that work across the organization
• Well organized – able to track/follow-up on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously to ensure it is executed in a timely manner
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring, preparing, implementing, updating, and maintaining company policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations as directed
• Applies EHS concepts and tools to the work environment to reduce and eliminate risks and maintain compliance with EHS regulations
• Participates in various EHS Teams and programs, taking on responsibilities during meetings and with committee as directed
• Promotes awareness activities, educational and guidance to workers to prevent accidents and illnesses through continuous campaigns
• Collaborate with other EHS team members, production managers, and other parties to implement procedures, plans, processes, best practices, and safety standards as directed
• Assists with incident investigations and root causes determination as well as to assist in corrective action implementation as directed
• Assists with data trending and analysis, perform risk assessments, and provide training to employees as needed.
• Performs EHS inspections at the sites and track corrective action & preventive action findings to closure
• Identifies, implements, trains, and tracks the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when all possibilities of risk elimination have been applied
• Test the workplace for environmental hazards such as exposure to chemical, dust hazards, and excessive noise
• Contribute to the development and execution of an EHS management system in support of the company’s programs and policies
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

What This Job Offers

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