Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineer , NY

Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineer – Safran. New York, NY.

Responsible for analyzing, developing, improving, and implementing new and existing safety, health, and environmental programs and policies. The primary objective is to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies governing the safety and welfare of all AVOX employees.

• Implement and improve existing safety and health programs.
• Develop or improve engineering controls.
• Serve as Emergency Coordinator for all facilities.
• Serve as Environmental Management Systems representative.
• Train employees on the procedures and policies that impact their safety.
• Maintain records as required in house and by outside regulatory agencies.
• Solicit quotes from outside contractors to perform required training approved by the N.Y. S. Department of Labor Hazard Abatement Board.
• Solicit quotes for hazardous & medical waste disposal meeting compliance requirements for the D.E.C. & R.C.R.A.
• Coordinate testing, monitoring, analysis, or lab work with outside contractors to establish compliance with regulatory agencies such as D.E.C., E.P.A., D.O.T., F.A.A., B.S.A., E.C.W.A.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit all permits required to continue compliance.
• Coordinate employee record‑keeping and training documentation with Human Resources.
• Participate in plant‑wide Safety Committee meetings.
• Perform incident investigations as required.
• Provide leadership and direction on potential occupational safety, health, or environmental issues.
• Report EHS activities to the Facility Manager.
• Provide general support and act as liaison for facility safety, health, and environmental issues.
• Develop and maintain an audit process for safety issues throughout the facilities.
• Maintain personal certification status with regard to outside regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate above efforts with all AVOX facilities.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  B.S. in Environmental Studies, Occupational Safety & Health or related field.
• Experience:
  
  2–3 years in environmental or occupational safety & health work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). Relocation is not provided for this position.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran company located in Lancaster, NY, that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety.