Senior EHS Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an experienced environmental, health and safety team member. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS: Develops, implements, and monitors company environmental, health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Oversee site EHS Management System to include support of internal/external audits as well as to assure, where appropriate, the EHS mgt. systems standards are being properly implemented (ISO14001/45001) at all sites within their purview Monitors environmental, health and safety compliance to permits/licenses and maintains liaison with appropriate regulatory agencies Reviews and approves chemical usage and required safeguards Maintains EHS equipment inventory, performs periodic inspections, and oversight of EHS requirements Develops and reviews JSAs Interacts with a variety of departments on all EHS matters Conducts training in a variety of OSHA and EPA program areas as appropriate to the activity at the site(s), such as Electrical Safety for Qualified Employees Investigates and recommends corrective action where environmental, health and safety hazards exist Develops, implements, coordinates & manages full scope environmental, health and safety compliance programs such as Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Inert Gases, Ventilation, Electrical Safety/LOTO, powered industrial vehicles, and cranes/hoists Experienced in workplace ergonomics Assists in planning for physical changes to facilities to meet new EHS requirements Oversees management of change program for EHS impacts Lead site EHS Committee Serve as Radiation and Laser Safety Officer Participates/leads in emergency situations as an Emergency Coordinator Oversees/coordinate third party support for industrial hygiene monitoring and OSHA medical monitoring

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
Ability to perform, or comprehensive knowledge to perform, as an internal auditor for mgt. systems events (ISO14001/45001)
Has strong experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Strong ability to assess regulatory compliance and business objectives to satisfy both needs with experience/knowledge to perform internal compliance audits within the GDMS portfolio
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Exercises strong judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Self-starter who networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise Mgt. system auditing skills and ISO standards knowledge will be essential in this role
Experience in developing and delivering training
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (team lead)
May provide work direction to other employees (no authority to discipline or reward)
The candidate has growth and leadership potential based on performance
Strong organizational and communication skills required
Proficient in basic computer program use such as Microsoft office products
Competent in electrical safety and lockout/tagout regulatory requirements, risks, and remediation techniques
Knowledge in general emergency procedures, coordination/liaison with outside emergency services, and ability to quickly assess and adapt emergency instructions to emerging conditions
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

PE, CIH, CSP, or other professional registration considered a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and monitors company environmental, health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Oversee site EHS Management System to include support of internal/external audits as well as to assure, where appropriate, the EHS mgt. systems standards are being properly implemented (ISO14001/45001) at all sites within their purview
Monitors environmental, health and safety compliance to permits/licenses and maintains liaison with appropriate regulatory agencies
Reviews and approves chemical usage and required safeguards
Maintains EHS equipment inventory, performs periodic inspections, and oversight of EHS requirements
Develops and reviews JSAs
Interacts with a variety of departments on all EHS matters
Conducts training in a variety of OSHA and EPA program areas as appropriate to the activity at the site(s), such as Electrical Safety for Qualified Employees
Investigates and recommends corrective action where environmental, health and safety hazards exist
Develops, implements, coordinates & manages full scope environmental, health and safety compliance programs such as Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Inert Gases, Ventilation, Electrical Safety/LOTO, powered industrial vehicles, and cranes/hoists
Experienced in workplace ergonomics
Assists in planning for physical changes to facilities to meet new EHS requirements
Oversees management of change program for EHS impacts
Lead site EHS Committee
Serve as Radiation and Laser Safety Officer
Participates/leads in emergency situations as an Emergency Coordinator
Oversees/coordinate third party support for industrial hygiene monitoring and OSHA medical monitoring