EHS Manager

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

A position is available for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager with Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, reporting to the Director of Operations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years' experience; thorough knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DoD, DSS, DHS and other Federal, State, and local regulations with respect to Safety, Health, & Environment.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to motivate a workforce and train in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Must be fluent in English, and able to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• Innovative and creative approaches and solutions to problems are important.

General Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support Environmental, Health & Safety management.
• Maintain relevant EHS logs and documentation.
• Assist in the compliance of applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate the purchase, proper use, maintenance, and inspection of necessary safety and personal protective equipment
• Prepare applicable EHS reports, as necessary.
• Lead detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors.
• Assist in the development and presentation of relevant EHS training and certification programs.
• Observe EHS regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel.
• Ability to work with employees and achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance.
• Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.
• Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned.
• Comply with all Company and EHS procedures and policies.

Facility Specific Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Walk the manufacturing floor on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support.
• Conduct daily and monthly EHS Meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed.
• Write, implement, and manage EHS Programs, Policies and Procedures.
• Perform facility EHS inspections.
• Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE.
• Have knowledge and enforce compliance of regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DoD, DHS, etc.), including company EHS policies and procedures.
• Ability to oversee Hazardous Waste Storage area and ensure regulatory agency compliance i.e. labeling, containment, proper disposal, documentation, etc.
• Assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment.
• Oversee Behavior Based / Observation Safety Programs.
• Help develop Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
• Participate/lead Employee Safety Committee.
• Assist in administering and maintaining Safety compliance programs such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, EAP, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Hot Work, Confined Spaces, Respiratory Protection, etc.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.