EHS Sr Specialist

EHS Sr Specialist

Responsibilities for this position include outlining and implementing policies or programs to educate and promote employee health and safety or environmental compliance. Delivering training programs educating staff on environmental concerns or health and safety risks found in the organization. Communicating regularly with management and administration regarding the status of environmental initiatives. Ensuring that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained.

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

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential functions include:

• Educating and promoting employee health and safety or environmental compliance
• Delivering training programs on environmental concerns or health and safety risks
• Communicating with management and administration regarding environmental initiatives
• Maintaining training records, health/safety manuals, incident/accident reports, and other documentation
• Tracking and documenting accidents to prevent future incidents
• Monitoring health, safety, or environmental hazards
• Coordinating inspections of facilities, vehicles, or equipment
• Communicating emergency response or evacuation plans
• Having knowledge of government and industry safety regulations

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 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.

$88,850 - $120,200

Pay transparency statement:
The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Additional compensation and benefits:
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits:
Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance. PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

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