Senior Specialist, Environmental, Health & Safety

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About the role

ARDE, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne, is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer (EH&S Engineer) to join our team for our manufacturing operation in Carlstadt, New Jersey. With minimum general supervision, this individual will serve as the EH&S Site Lead to develop solutions to assigned technical problems. In this role, you will use your experience to build a strong understanding of environmental, health, and safety aspects as they relate to manufacture and testing of pressure vessels. You will also support facility service and maintenance activities, plus company sustainability initiatives.

Must be able to obtain a security clearance upon request.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities associated with facility and equipment maintenance with internal, supplier, and landlord resources (30%).
• Work with management, employees, and customers in applying occupational health, facility safety, construction safety, ergonomics, environmental, and health disciplines in accordance with organization and program standards and procedures (25%).
• Plan, develop, direct, and assess programs to achieve and maintain a safe and healthy work environment, with emphasis on facility safety programs, regulatory compliance, contractor safety program, sustainability, and associated monitoring (15%).
• Evaluate the impact of emerging issues and regulations on company operations, conduct problem investigations, coordinate resolutions, evaluate engineering design, and perform safety analyses to ensure appropriate selection of control measures and hazard mitigation (15%).
• Evaluate existing or emergent risk management control technologies and provide information, regulatory interpretation, and technical expertise to management and employees (10%).
• Work regularly with regulatory agencies and other Aerojet Rocketdyne site and external EH&S professionals (5%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and minimum of six (6) years’ experience in environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Hazardous waste management experience (current RCRA and DOT training preferred).
• Experience/knowledge of Environmental regulations (e.g., air, water/stormwater, waste, EPCRA/SARA) including permitting and compliance.
• Experience with life safety programs (e.g., confined space, control of hazardous energy, hot work, working at heights).
• Full understanding of OSHA General and Construction safety and health standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (written and oral), with ability to resolve conflict, work with and as a team, be flexible and adaptable, demonstrate above-average problem-solving and analytical skills, and be proactive.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, office and industrial ergonomics, industrial hygiene monitoring, Safety Data Sheet reviews and interpretations, and incident investigation methodology.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
• Willingness to occasionally work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities.

Preferred Skills

• Mobility to work in a manufacturing environment as well as a standard office setting, and ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent walking, climbing, stopping, crouching, and/or bending in a manufacturing environment.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to travel by air or auto as required.
• Use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, respiratory protection, hearing protection, and others as deemed necessary.

Pay

The salary range for this role in New Jersey is $91,500 - $170,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

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

Schedule

9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off.