EH&S Specialist

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC; Blairsville (Indiana County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(K)-3% Match

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Blairsville, PA is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support environmental and safety programs, manage hazardous waste handling, and ensure RCRA/DOT compliance. The role includes maintaining the SDS library and assisting with audits.

You will coordinate training, inspections, and regulatory documentation in a fast-paced aerospace finishing environment, with ITAR/EAR export controls guiding daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with RCRA/hazardous waste management, air monitoring, and safety programs.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR export control requirements.
• Ability to train staff and conduct safety briefings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SDS library and update with new chemicals.
• Perform compliance audits and site inspections.
• Schedule and conduct safety training and meetings.
• Assist in hazardous waste shipments and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate with management on environmental and safety programs.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Safety Compliance

Hazardous Waste Management

Record Keeping

Audits

Training

Job description

Our Mission: Is to be the most trusted partner in aerospace surface finishing.

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Work cohesively with other members of the EHS team and Management towards fulfilling tasks and project goals. Maintain the SDS library by adding new chemicals as they are received or replacing outdated sheets with the most current

Environmental Compliance – Enforce local and state regulations. Assist in record keeping and scheduling for various Clean Air Act, RCRA, and DOT annual and biannual reports. Assist in scheduling and manifesting hazardous waste shipments. Train and direct employees to adequately comply with RCRA/hazardous waste management regulations in day-to-day operations. Maintain the record keeping database to ensure thorough organization and accessibility of compliance documents. Perform compliance audits on the shop floor to evaluate and define weaknesses in regulatory compliance.

Handle hazardous waste/materials as needed. Assist in compliance audits with state and federal officials. Work on Waste Water Treatment equipment.

Safety Compliance – Investigate indoor/outdoor air quality complaints to determine health effects. Schedule appointments and intervals for chromium and respiratory physicals. Perform air monitoring for Hexavalent chromium or other possible contaminant exposures. Label and sign appropriate hazards and chemical reactants. Perform fit-testing for respiratory protection program. Perform routine inspections for emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, hoists, and eyewash stations. Audit internal programs to determine the effectiveness to comply with industry standards. Conduct routine compliance inspections and be able to document and implement corrective actions. Perform routine safety meetings and trainings activities with all staff levels. Participate in Safety Committee meetings. Maintain data and direct trainings/programs to comply with industry standards.

Work with employees to encourage a culture of safety and hazard recognition.

Salary Range $28-$38/hour

Company Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K)-3% Match
• Holiday Pay

This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Persons”.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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