Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II will partner with EHS specialist team members and production leaders to improve workplace performance by assessing work environments, systems, processes, and procedures. The EHS specialist will also promote an incident-free workplace through identifying and mitigating EHS risk and implementing safety and environmental management systems in accordance with regulations, corporate compliance policies and standards.

Position Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring, preparing, implementing, updating, and maintaining company policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct incident/accident investigations, root cause analysis, reporting, and implement corrective actions. This position will also be responsible for creating, documenting, reporting, and presenting incident trending analysis.
Lead all aspects of hazardous waste management, including but not limited to weekly inspections, storage, disposal, and waste minimization initiatives.
Conduct workplace inspections for multiple facilities and document results on a daily, weekly, monthly, or otherwise scheduled routine.
Assist in the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the safety and health of personnel and the effectiveness of services provided.
Collaborate with other EHS team members, production managers, and other parties to implement procedures, plans, processes, best practices, and safety standards.
Develop and conduct technical training as needed or directed. Training at AV is conducted both virtually and in person.
Participate in Gemba walks, Improvement Task Force activities, as well as lead safety committees.
Assist in collecting valuable data and support in reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).
Implement, execute, and maintain JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) programs. Ensure JHA procedures are executed effectively and regularly updated to reflect changing circumstances.
Coordinate and manage the DOT (Department of Transportation) program, including overseeing compliance with DOT regulations, program management, coordination with third-party vendors, and internal employee training.
Contribute to the development and execution of an EHS management system in support of the site's ISO 14001 certification.
Lead and take ownership of the Laser program, managing all aspects of laser safety, including compliance, training, and ensuring the safe use of lasers within the organization.
Lead EHS projects, programs, and initiatives as needed; may serve as a subject expert for multiple EHS initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the EHS manager and/or Director.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, Safety Sciences or related technical degree is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum of 3 - 6 years of relevant experience
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Federal, State, other regulations, and agencies (Cal OSHA, CUPA, CA Fire Code, etc.)
Extensive knowledge on hazardous waste management and DOT
Basic knowledge and experience in ergonomic basic
Proficient with MS Office (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and other office productivity tools
Knowledge on ISO 14001 and 45001
Must have a valid Driver's license and clean driving record, in order to drive company vehicles

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Current certification in DOT, ISO Audit, CalOSHA, Hazard Waste Management
Demonstrates effective project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates competency in handling multiple priorities and use sound judgment.
Strong leadership skills are required to ensure progress and compliance with EHS programs in areas where this role does not directly report.
Well organized – able to track/follow-up on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously to ensure it is executed in a timely manner.
Experience in explosive regulations and workplace safety
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
Able to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, twist, bend (Occasional)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (Occasional)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$88,000 - $124,740

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

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.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes 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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.

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