Sr. EHS Specialist, Energetics

SIG SAUER Careers•Jacksonville, AR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. EHS Specialist performs a variety of functions to assist in maintaining and preserving the health and safety of employees as well as the environment. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of existing systems related to plant safety, environmental control processes, regulatory compliance, and training. The candidate will work directly with the EHS Manager to grow a robust Process Safety Management Program for the ammunition manufacturing division.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in EH&S and/or equivalent, 5-7+ years’ experience in the environmental health and safety field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to read and understand directions and work instructions in English.
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Result-driven individual who has demonstrated the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Display a customer focused work ethic with the ability to interact with all levels of employees.

Nice To Haves

5-7 years’ experience working in explosive and/or chemical process safety preferred.
5-7 years’ experience within a Process Safety Management (PSM) program preferred.
Creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Compile and manage process information to support process safety, management of change, risk assessments and emergency response activities.
Provide engineering technical input into process design and hazard studies for the chemical and/or energetics management process.
Review projects, changes, and activities to ensure Process Safety items are identified and addressed.
Lead accident investigations.
Act as a workers compensation administrator for specified location.
Ensure compliance with Hazardous and Universal Waste regulations.
Schedule range decontamination by 3rd party vendor.
Provide safety training as required including hazard communications, new employee safety orientation, lead awareness, hearing conservation, radiation safety, laser safety, hazardous waste, fire extinguisher, CRP and first aid, and bloodborne pathogens.
Notify employees and track annual testing requirements including audiograms and blood lead testing.
Perform annual industrial hygiene monitoring.
Implementation and enforcement of company safety policies.
May complete fire extinguisher and eyewash inspections.
May perform SPCC and SWPP inspection duties.
May lead Safety Committee meetings.
Ensure compliance with Hazard communications by updating SDS.
May hold position of Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and implement radiation safety program.
May hold position of Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and implement laser safety program.
Ensure compliance with DOD 4145.26-M Contractors Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives and lead Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) inspections.
Act as an integral part of the emergency/incident management and energetics safety team.
Guide the chemical and energetics management program within the ammunition manufacturing process.
Procure personal protective equipment as needed to sustain operations.
Perform various office functions and other duties as required.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations including but not limited to OSHA, NHDES, EPA, Health and Human Services, NRC, DOT, and DOL.
Organize training and compliance for heavy equipment operators where applicable.
Work with employees to maintain environmental management procedures and pollution prevention protocols.
Maintain Respirator Program, Lead Exposure safety program, Hearing Conservation, Dust Hazard Assessments, and many other OSHA-related programs.
Maintain existing environmental permits such as for Air emissions, wastewater discharge and recommend amendments when appropriate.
May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.