Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Overview

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE:
Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers.

Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California, 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington and 1 location in Wilsonville, Oregon.

• Manage the implementation and management of EHS programs, processes, systems, compliance plans, and initiatives.
• Lead investigation and response to all division incidents, near misses, and property damage incidents.
• Drive corrective actions to completion to minimize future exposure and proper records/documents are maintained.
• Coordinate and conduct compliance monitoring activities including storm water sampling, industrial hygiene monitoring, air quality monitoring, and hazardous waste monitoring.
• Responsible for review and maintenance of SDS records and approval of new products before products are allowed in the plant
• Oversee Emergency Response Team during emergency evacuations and other plant emergencies
• Provide EHS solutions, programs, best practices and guidance to functional and operational teams, site operations management to effectively manage compliance assurance and EHS risk mitigation.
• Be a resource for employees regarding EHS related concerns, providing guidance and recommendations for safety work practices.
• Establish universal EHS training programs that support the operational needs at all employee levels.
• Standardize inspection programs focused on eliminating safety, health, and environmental risk.
• Develop and maintain EHS data retention procedures across the organization.
• Oversee hazardous waste management programs and annual reporting requirements.
• Support all external EHS audits and assessments.
• Oversee third party EHS reporting requirements – generating reports and documentation as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge of environmental safety regulations and policies
• Extensive knowledge of EHS laws and regulations(Cal OSHA, EPA, DTSC, SCAQMD, Waterboard, etc.)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in safety and environmental inspections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

• Bachelor's degree in safety science, industrial engineering, or industrial hygiene preferred or equivalent experience with specialized training.
• Three to five years of related experience preferred.
• HAZWOPER, CPR/First Aid training preferred.

• Standing/walking for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours per day) throughout manufacturing facilities during inspections and audits
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders to access equipment and work areas
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 40 pounds (equipment, sampling devices, etc.)
• Bending, stooping, and kneeling to collect samples and inspect machinery
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate testing equipment and safety devices
• Ability to wear and tolerate personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods
• Visual acuity to detect safety hazards, read gauges, and identify potential issues
• Verbal communication skills to effectively convey safety instructions in potentially noisy environments

• Exposure to manufacturing noise levels potentially requiring hearing protection
• Potential exposure to chemicals, dusts, fumes, and vapors (with appropriate PPE and monitoring)
• Exposure to moving machinery and equipment
• Exposure to variable lighting conditions from bright outdoor areas to dimly lit confined spaces
• Possible work in confined spaces requiring specialized training and equipment
• Potential for slips, trips, and falls on wet or uneven surfaces
• Exposure to weather conditions when performing outdoor inspections

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and…