Senior EHS Specialist
About The Position
The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services. We are seeking a proactive and experienced EHS Specialist to join our team in our Melbourne, FL facility. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and implementing environmental, health, and safety initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization. This role requires effective communication skills, practical problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Science or related field preferred with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with OSHA and annual compliance training strongly preferred
- Strong communication, organization and negotiation skills
- Must have excellent PC-based computer skills
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Identify potential environmental, health, and safety hazards in the workplace and conduct risk assessments to evaluate and mitigate these risks.
- Coordinate the hazardous waste removal and handling procedures.
- Assist in the administration with customer inquiries on shipping, handling, and disposal of chemicals.
- Prepare Safety Data Sheet (SDS), master labels and other documentation as needed.
- Provide training and education to employees and management on EHS policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance safety awareness and assist in generating literature for orders, SDS, etc.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and implement corrective and preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
- Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections to ensure compliance, and prepare reports for management and regulatory authorities.
- Analyze and report company required environmental reporting (ESG).
- Oversee environmental initiatives, such as waste management removal and handling procedures, and pollution prevention, to minimize the organization’s environmental impact.
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans and conduct safety drills to prepare for potential incidents.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- a company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- life and disability insurance
- legal insurance
- a 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
