Environmental Health And Safety Specialist

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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist – Machine Shop Job Description

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist supports and advances EHS performance within a machine shop and manufacturing environment. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and enhancing compliance and risk management processes, driving engagement and understanding of EHS programs, and integrating safety and environmental practices into daily operations. The EHS Specialist builds strong relationships with stakeholders, provides training and communication to ensure regulatory and internal compliance, and helps enable safe, efficient operations that support a low-orbit satellite system portfolio.

• Support the development and execution of EHS compliance programs in alignment with global EHS policies and standards.
• Develop, communicate, train, and drive EHS initiatives to improve performance across the portfolio and integrate EHS into daily operations.
• Conduct investigations of working conditions in places of employment to prevent occupational diseases and industrial health hazards.
• Promote EHS awareness throughout the organization through effective employee communication and participation.
• Serve as a key point of contact for safety and environmental issues, providing guidance and support to stakeholders.
• Support regulated waste management activities, including consolidation and inspections, to ensure proper handling and compliance.
• Perform compliance tasks such as storm water sampling, waste inspections, chemical inventory management, and life safety audits.
• Execute compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements, ensuring standards are met or exceeded.
• Support and conduct EHS audits, develop action plans to resolve findings, and implement countermeasures promptly and effectively.
• Perform risk assessments, including Job Hazard Analysis, for new processes and equipment to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly EHS metrics and report results to onsite management and corporate reporting systems.
• Support management efforts to ensure compliance with corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Recommend and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures, including ergonomic improvements, to reduce injury risk.
• Establish and manage the safety committee, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in safety practices.
• Drive continual improvement efforts to reduce site safety and environmental risk through proactive identification and resolution of issues.
• Support site stand‑up meetings, safety committee activities, and floor inspections to reinforce safety culture and compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and personnel issues while handling sensitive EHS information.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in EHS support, particularly in warehousing or similar industrial environments.
• Experience in environmental health and safety within a manufacturing plant or machine shop setting.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and applicable environmental and safety standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and Job Hazard Analysis for processes and equipment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity for documentation, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and personnel issues.
• Capability to promote EHS awareness and effectively communicate safety and environmental requirements to employees.
• Ability to support and perform audits, inspections, and compliance tasks related to waste, storm water, chemicals, and life safety.

• Experience working in a machine shop or manufacturing environment with complex equipment and processes.
• Experience in environmental health, occupational health, or industrial hygiene within…