EHS Specialist

Ducommun, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. in Joplin, MO is seeking an EHS Specialist to oversee day-to-day environmental and safety activities and ensure compliance with the site EHS plan.

You will lead the monthly safety committee meetings, investigate incidents, and manage documentation for injuries, near misses, and regulatory reporting.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a collaborative, continuous-improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in EHS field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly facility safety committee meetings.
• Help complete incident investigations.
• Handle documentation related to injuries including near misses, first aid, and investigations.
• Support environmental compliance through disposal, hazardous waste records, wastewater reports, storm water plan, chemical usage reports, air quality reporting, solid waste disposal and fire department plans.
• Maintain environmental logs and VOC/paint usage data for reporting.
• Assist with tracking safety metrics and corrective actions.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in EHS field

Tools

Gensuite

Job description

EHS Specialist
The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist's main responsibility is to ensure that the day to day environmental and safety activities are being completed per the site Environmental Health and Safety Plan. This position will also be responsible for the coordination of all aspects of safety and environmental compliance, company training program.

Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Job Summary
EH&S Support, Administration and Site Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly facility safety committee meetings.
• Help complete incident investigations.
• Handle all necessary documentation related to injuries including but not limited to near miss, first aid, accident and incident investigations, and reporting.
• Support environmental compliance through disposal arrangement, hazardous waste records, wastewater reports, storm water plan, chemical usage reports, air quality reporting, solid waste disposal and fire department business plan.
• Maintain environmental excel spreadsheets such as VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and paint usage logs for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
• Help analyze EHS data to determine validity and quality
• Collect samples for SWPPP, Hazwaste and Industrial wastewater
• Provide general administrative support to EHS team
• Training, Inspections and Auditing Responsibilities:
• Responsible for safety training, coordination, and distribution of all weekly safety training topics for all employees
• Ensure safety inspections are completed and track corrective actions to completion.
• Responsible for surveys, safety committees and proper record keeping of all safety events
• Assist with tracking metrics and data, such as: Lagging Indicators: Lost Time Incident; OSHA recordables, Leading Indicators: First Aid and Near Misses; Successful regulatory audits/inspections; Successful completion rate of closing action items; Successful completion rate of all EHS compliance calendar items; Successful completion rate of all scheduled inspections

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and EHS management software such as Gensuite
• Ability to work independently and a good attention to detail
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage numerous projects and meet deadlines as required
• Ability to work effectively even under pressure
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook

Required Experience and Education

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in EHS related field preferred.
• Prefer some experience with environmental and safety within a manufacturing environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans/Disabled

1505 Maiden Lane
Joplin, Missouri, 64801
United States