Senior EHS Specialist

Senior EHS Specialist

Location:

Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

Job

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 Melbourne, FL. 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.

• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Hazard and Risk Assessment: Identify potential environmental, health, and safety hazards in the workplace and conduct risk assessments to evaluate and mitigate these risks. Coordinate 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.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  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.
• Incident Management: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and implement corrective and preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections to ensure compliance, and prepare reports for management and regulatory authorities.
• Sustainability: Analyze and report company required environmental reporting (ESG).
• Environmental Management: Oversee environmental initiatives, such as waste management removal and handling procedures, and pollution prevention, to minimize the organization’s environmental impact.
• Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency response plans and conduct safety drills to prepare for potential incidents.

• 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.

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.

And we understand there is more to life than work and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.