Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Position Responsibilities

• Affixes monitoring, preparation, implementation, updating, and maintenance of company policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Utilizes EHS concepts and tools to assess and mitigate risks within the work environment.
• Conducts incident/accident investigations, root cause analysis, reporting, and implements corrective actions.
• Creates, documents, reports, and presents incident trending analysis.
• Participates in EHS Teams and programs, leading meetings and committees.
• Conducts workplace inspections for multiple facilities, documenting findings on a regular schedule.
• Promotes awareness activities and provides safety and environmental education to workers.
• Collaborates with other EHS team members, production managers, and other parties to implement procedures, plans, processes, best practices, and safety standards.
• Develops and conducts technical training as needed or directed.
• Engages in Gemba walks, Improvement Task Force activities, and leads safety committees as necessary.
• Investigates and determines incident root causes and assists in corrective action implementation, ensuring timely reporting and task closure.
• Analyzes data trends and performs risk assessments, providing training to employees as needed.
• Performs EHS inspections at sites, tracks corrective action and preventive action findings to closure.
• Tests the workplace for environmental hazards such as chemical exposure, dust, and excessive noise.
• Contributes to the development and execution of an EHS management system in support of company programs and policies.
• Leads EHS projects, programs, and initiatives as needed; serves as a subject expert for multiple EHS initiatives.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety Sciences or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Federal, State, and other regulations (e.g., Cal OSHA, CUPA, CA Fire Code).
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and other office productivity tools.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Current certification in DOT, Cal OSHA 30-hour, Hazard Waste Management (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience in ergonomics, ISO 14001 and 45001, DOT regulations, laser compliance, emergency management.
• Effective project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills to facilitate EHS programs across the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and make sound judgments.
• Initiative and drive to achieve goals and meet company objectives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Organized, able to track and follow-up on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and putting team success above personal interests.

Physical Demands

• Office and manufacturing environment (constant).
• Ability to work in various physical conditions (occasional).
• Lift up to 50 pounds (occasional).
• Sit, stand, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (frequent).

Clearance Level

No Clearance Required.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $80,500 - $123,000.

About AV

AeroVironment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encouraging applications from individuals from all backgrounds.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings, please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Principals Only

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.