Environmental Health, and Safety Specialist

About the role

This position is for an EHS Specialist with the talent and experience needed to manage various EHS programs at the Milan Army Ammunition Plant (MLAAP) to include such items as environmental sampling, inspections and reporting, and program review/development. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assigned phases of Health and Safety Programs in designated areas of Plant operations, and recommends safety procedures to provide a safe working environment that will promote Plant safety, employee well being and productivity.
• Performs inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with permit requirements and other procedures and environmental requirements.
• Develops and maintains schedules for inspections and ensures inspections take place.
• Prepares reports to meet regulatory and permit requirements for environmental programs onsite, such as Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and of the Clean Water Act (CWA) permits.
• Prepares permit applications and permit modifications for the hazardous waste and wastewater programs and other permits.
• Assists in the preparation of required Health & Safety reports and assures that appropriate supporting records are maintained.
• Prepares and implements detailed Process Safety Management Plans and Process Hazard Analysis and able to communicate principles to affected employees.
• Studies accident hazards and health risks (industrial safety, explosive safety, special hazards, medical aid, etc.) and mandates necessary preventive or corrective measures, procedures, mechanical guards and protective equipment and clothing.
• Conducts regularly scheduled inspections of explosive production buildings, industrial work areas, administrative buildings, subcontractor work sites, and AO work sites along with other duties as assigned.
• Actively interfaces with Government Regulators, Army Staff Personnel, Site Manager, Security / Fire Chief, Maintenance Supervisor, Project Engineer, EHS Manager, Disposal Team Manager, Disposal Team Operators, Subcontractors, Contractors and Equipment Vendors.
• Provides leadership in promoting behavior based safety by providing technical guidance to engineering, supervision, managers, and hourly bargaining employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in a Scientific Field: Environmental Science or Occupational/Industrial safety & health.
• 3+ years of prior training/experience in safety.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidates.

Qualifications

• Training/experience in environmental programs is preferred.
• Explosive safety experience and/or environmental compliance experience is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as environmental, health and safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Strong skills in environmental fieldwork and knowledge of implementing environmental regulations.
• Ability to handle multiple duties simultaneously.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members is essential for contributing to a cohesive work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks
• Parental leave, family leave, other paid time off
• Voluntary benefits and discount programs
• Pet insurance

Pay

The salary range for this role is $61,680 - $92,520 annually. Please note that this range is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer amounts may vary based on experience and geographic location.

Schedule

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery)
• Pushing or pulling
• Balancing
• Manual Dexterity
• Stooping
• Grasping
• Reaching
• Feeling
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb)
• Walking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Talking
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language
• Ability to read complex documents in English
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)