Environmental Safety and Health Specialist I

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

About the role

Working under the direction of the ES&H supervisor, an ES&H Specialist I performs general environmental and/or safety support services, investigations, analyses, and other directed assignments as either a member of a team or as an investigator.

Working in support of the 412 Maintenance Group (MXG), provide Unit Environmental Coordinator duties to include but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Assess and mitigate workplace hazards, perform study and analysis, and workplace inspections
• Conduct mishap and incident investigations and generate reports
• Interpret applicable regulations and ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Air Force directives, and local safety policies and procedures
• Apply confined spaces, lockout/tagout, hazardous waste requirements, and industrialized operation procedures
• Identify and evaluate environmental or safety hazards and make recommendations for corrective actions
• Participate in informal reviews, inspections, and audits using established procedures
• Assist in the maintenance and inventory of equipment and systems
• Analyze data gathered from literature or collected from investigations
• Maintain familiarity with the statutory requirements related to the environmental, safety, and/or health regulations
• Conduct compliance site inspections at several MXG shops throughout Edwards AFB, including:
  • Hazardous waste initial accumulation points and accumulation sites
  • Hazardous Material Pharmacies and storage locations
  • Air Permitted equipment and locations
  • Petroleum product storage tanks
  • One Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) site
• Serve as liaison between the 412 MXG and Edwards AFB Environmental Management regarding all environmental issues
• Conduct environmental briefings to MXG personnel, including the twice monthly New Hires brief
• Support 412 MXG and environmental management during all regulatory visits and inspections
• Support permit required sampling (annual carbon sampling and air flow study)
• Implement and oversee annual subcontract to inspect, maintain and repair over 30 HAZMAT and HAZWASTE storage fire suppression systems
• Prepare monthly report that details hazardous waste generated, organizations that generated the waste, and the amount that each organization is to be billed
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an ES&H-related field (i.e., engineering, chemistry, biology, or other science) is preferred, or an in-depth, working knowledge of the technical concepts, principles, and requirements associated with the work unit
• This knowledge and these skills may be obtained by graduation from a two- to four-year technical institute or college or from equivalent formal technical training or military equivalent and three (3) or more years of experience in a directly related technical working environment
• Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Planning/organizational skills
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work
• Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Skills

• Confined spaces, lockout/tagout, hazardous waste requirements, and industrialized operation procedures
• Interpretation of OSHA, Air Force directives, and local safety policies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (active on day 1)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match (JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution, 100% immediate vesting)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $78,500 to $109,500 annually.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a typical office environment
• Occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds)
• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents
• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication
• Constant mental alertness
• Required to climb towers and fly to remote locations in helicopters
• Travel to remote company work locations may be required