EHS Specialist - Fabrication

About the Role

The EHS Specialist — Fabrication is the dedicated EHS presence at Kratos's Fabrication facility, our highest-risk manufacturing environment. This role owns the day-to-day execution of all EHS programs at the facility level — including hazard identification, JHA development, chemical management, incident response, and EHS compliance. This is a hands-on, floor-present role requiring technical depth in manufacturing hazards, independent judgment on risk ranking and hazard control, and the ability to communicate effectively with a bilingual workforce. The EHS Specialist reports to the EHS Manager and serves as the site-level EHS authority within the Fabrication facility.

Responsibilities

• Audits, Inspections & Floor Presence
  • Conduct weekly facility walkthroughs at Fabrication — document findings, assign corrective actions, and track to closure
  • Support the supervisor safety walk program: assist supervisors with audit methods and review findings
  • Perform monthly safety equipment inspections (fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, first aid kits, emergency exits, spill kits)
  • Collect and report on facility-level EHS data (near-misses, inspection counts, training completion status, JHA status) to EHS Manager for management reporting
• Chemical Management
  • Manage day-to-day chemical program compliance at Fabrication: storage inspections, SDS accessibility, container labeling, and secondary containment
  • Route all new chemical requests to the EHS Manager for approved chemicals list review — no new chemicals are introduced without EHS approval
  • Maintain spill response supplies and ensure employees working with hazardous chemicals have completed required training
  • Support SARA/Tier II reporting data collection for chemicals stored or used at Fabrication as required
• Contractor & Visitor Safety
  • Manage visitor sign-in and safety orientation at assigned facilities
  • Orient contractors working in Assembly and Warehouse areas — verify PPE compliance and site safety briefing completion
  • Track contractor orientation compliance and report to EHS Manager
• Environmental Compliance Support
  • Support regulated waste compliance at assigned facilities — monitor accumulation areas, track disposal documentation, and escalate compliance concerns to EHS Manager
  • Assist with environmental data collection as directed
• Hazard Identification & JHA Program
  • Conduct field-based observations for all JHA development — all hazard identification is grounded in direct process observation
  • Facilitate and maintain JHAs for Fabrication tasks including welding (MIG/TIG/stick), robotic welding, LOTO, chemical handling, energized electrical work, and material handling
  • Lead the annual JHA review cycle for all Fabrication tasks; trigger immediate review when processes, equipment, or conditions change
  • Support the EHS Manager in risk ranking decisions and escalate critical-risk tasks for joint review
• Incident Response & Investigation
  • Serve as first responder for all Fabrication incidents — secure the scene, collect witness statements, document physical evidence, and photograph the scene
  • Draft incident investigation reports including root cause analysis for EHS Manager review
  • Execute assigned CAPAs within established timeframes and validate effectiveness at 30 days
  • Track near-miss and hazard observation reports for the facility; follow up on all reports within 48 hours
• ISO 45001 Support
  • Own risk assessment documentation for all Fabrication processes in support of ISO 45001 implementation
  • Maintain worker consultation and participation records for the Fabrication facility
  • Support internal audit activities as directed by EHS Manager
• Safety Training — EHS Content Support
  • Partner with the Training Department to ensure EHS-required training content is accurate, current, and compliant with applicable regulations and program requirements
  • For specialized EHS training requiring direct subject matter expertise — such as LOTO, HazCom, or chemical handling — deliver or co-deliver training directly or in coordination with Training
  • Ensure required EHS training is completed before employees begin independent operation in regulated tasks
  • Track facility-level training completion for EHS-required courses; escalate gaps to EHS Manager

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical field — OR — Associate's degree plus minimum 3 years of directly relevant manufacturing EHS experience
  • Minimum 2–4 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated experience with welding, chemical handling, LOTO, and/or electrical safety hazard management
  • Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards
  • Ability to work independently on technical EHS tasks with limited direct supervision
  • Strong documentation skills — able to write clear JHAs, investigation reports, and inspection records
• Preferred
  • ASP (Associate Safety Professional) credential or active pursuit toward CSP
  • Experience with HazCom/GHS program management including SDS administration
  • Familiarity with ISO 45001 risk assessment requirements
  • Experience with OSHA recordkeeping and 300 log maintenance
  • Certified Laser Safety Officer
  • Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish

Skills

• Lean Methodology: Lean Basics (5S), KPI's, Kaizen, Error Proofing/Poke Yoke, Standardized work, Visual controls
• Problem Solving: Incident Investigation (8D), Trend Analysis (Pareto/Histogram: Good Catch, First-Aid, Injury, Near Miss, etc.)

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Regularly required to be on the production floor for extended periods — walking, standing, climbing stairs
• Must be able to wear and work in required PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, safety-toed footwear, chemical-resistant gloves, and high-visibility vest as required
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs for safety equipment, sample collection, or spill response activities
• Ability to work in environments with welding fume, elevated noise, heat, and chemical exposure within OSHA PELs
• Active manufacturing environment — welding operations, robotic equipment, overhead material handling, and chemical use are present
• Majority of time is spent on the production floor, not in an office
• PPE is required at all times in production areas
• Occasional coordination visits to other Kratos facilities

What Success Looks Like In This Role

The EHS Specialist has completed JHAs for all active Fabrication tasks, implemented a functioning chemical management inspection schedule, ensured all regulated tasks have current EHS training completion, achieved consistent near-miss reporting rates at the facility, and built visible, trusted relationships with the Fabrication workforce and supervisors supporting a culture of safety.

Pay

$80,000–$110,000 DOE

Schedule

M-F 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM