EHS Specialist II

Job Title

Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Designs, develops, implements and oversees the organization's environmental, health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees. Ensure that all facilities are in compliance with regulations. Critical tasks will include: maintaining the ISO Management Systems, training on critical safety procedures and processes, owning high risk work activities (confined space, hot work, etc.), conducting workplace inspections, maintaining regulatory compliance to EPA and OSHA standards, PSM responsibilities for Rock Hill Ops since they handle energetics, range safety, environmental permitting (if any), high hazard operations (machining, energetics, etc.),

incident investigations/RCCA.

Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities. Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers. Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline. Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

Outlines and implements policies or programs to educate and promote employee health and safety or environmental compliance. Delivers training programs educating staff on environmental concerns or health and safety risks found in the organization. Communicates regularly with management and administration regarding the status of environmental initiatives. Ensures that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained.

Tracks and documents accidents to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future accidents. Monitors known health, safety, or environmental hazards, such as noise, air, or wastewater pollution levels. Coordinates inspection of facilities, vehicles, or equipment and processes recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations. Communicates facility-specific emergency response or evacuation plans. Has a broad and current knowledge of all government and applicable industry safety regulations.

Required education and experience:
Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience. Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred education and experience:
Bachelor's Degree. Discipline/Major:
Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline preferred. Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Safety best practices. Safety communications. Safety inspections. Safety investigations. Safety policies and procedures. Safety training. Inspection documentation.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities. Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Up to 25% travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.