Environmental Health, and Safety Specialist

About American Ordnance

At American Ordnance, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, warheads, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 70 years of experience and Day & Zimmermann behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

At American Ordnance, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, warheads, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 70 years of experience and Day & Zimmermann behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

This position is for an EHS Specialist with the talent and experience needed to manage various EHS programs at the Milan Army Ammunition Plant (MLAAP) to include such items as environmental sampling, inspections and reporting, and program review/development. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations.

• Coordinates assigned phases of Health and Safety Programs in designated areas of Plant operations, and recommends safety procedures to provide a safe working environment that will promote Plant safety, employee well being and productivity.
• Performs inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with permit requirements and other procedures and environmental requirements. Develops and maintains schedules for inspections and ensures inspections take place.
• Prepares reports to meet regulatory and permit requirements for environmental programs onsite, such as Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and of the Clean Water Act (CWA) permits. Prepares permit applications and permit modifications for the hazardous waste and wastewater programs and other permits.
• Assist in the preparation of required Health & Safety reports and assures that appropriate supporting records are maintained. Must be capable of preparing and implementing detailed Process Safety Management Plans and Process Hazard Analysis and able to communicate principles to affected employees.
• Studies accident hazards and health risks (industrial safety, explosive safety, special hazards, medical aid, etc.) and mandates necessary preventive or corrective measures, procedures, mechanical guards and protective equipment and clothing. Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of explosive production buildings, industrial work areas, administrative buildings, subcontractor work sites, and AO work sites along with other duties as assigned.
• Actively interfaces with Government Regulators, Army Staff Personnel, Site Manager, Security / Fire Chief, Maintenance Supervisor, Project Engineer, EHS Manager, Disposal Team Manager, Disposal Team Operators, Subcontractors, Contractors and Equipment Vendors. Provides leadership in promoting behavior based safety by providing technical guidance to engineering, supervision, managers, and hourly bargaining employees

• Ability to read…