EHS Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist for their Pittsfield location. This role involves developing and managing safety programs, ensuring compliance with EHS regulations, and conducting safety inspections. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent EHS work experience preferred.
• Experience in the environmental, health and safety field is preferred.
• Ability to manage employee volunteer safety inspection programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage EHS programs ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Perform periodic safety inspections and oversee the hazardous waste program.
• Assist with compliance to OSHA programs and manage environmental permits.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree is required or equivalent experience.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:[Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.] Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join us in our Pittsfield, MA location.

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ve just found it.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

With initiative, you’ll learn, oversee and assist in the administration of the EHS management systems. The EHS Specialist develops, implements, and monitors company environmental, health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. We’ll rely on you to perform periodic safety inspections. You may assist or take the lead in the administration of the sites hazardous waste program including obtaining appropriate certifications related to Dept. of Transportation (DOT) and EPA’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) obligations.

Representative duties and tasks:

The EHS Specialist will report directly to the EHS East Region Manager. Responsibilities include:

• Developing, managing, and seeking to continually improve all required EHS programs to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations, including but not limited to EPA, OSHA, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, as well as all required company programs, processes, instructions, and best practices
• Maintaining site environmental permits and sampling complying with all reporting and permit application requirements
• Assisting with compliance to OHSA programs such as:
• Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs)
• Compressed Gas Cylinders and Cryogenics
• Oversight and Coordination of Medical Monitoring
• Routine ergonomic evaluations
• Risk assessments to evaluate hazardous conditions and practices to develop control solutions utilizing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Radiation Programs
• Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) programs including annual program reviews
• Assisting with hazardous waste programs
• Performing routine inspections of entire facility insuring continual audit-ready compliance with EHS policies and procedures
• Managing employee volunteer safety inspection program
• Providing new ideas and methods to improve safety and environmental processes
• Engaging and collaborating with stakeholders to develop a culture of continuously improving performance
• Learning and eventually managing all aspects of the site’s ISO 14001/45001 Environmental Management System

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Engineering and/or Occupational Health & Safety or related science degree preferred or equivalent EHS work experience.

What sets you apart:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules and regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, internal procedures, and instructions
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills required
• Highly effective written skills, including the ability to create and update documentation including audit reports, procedures, presentations, and training materials
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task effectively, and deal professionally with all levels of internal customers and co-workers while promoting a climate of positive relationships
• Strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Working experience in the environmental, health and safety field is preferred

Our ideal candidate is an innovative but decisive individual who can work effectively and flexibly in a highly collaborative, team-based manufacturing environment; can set and meet goals and expectations; is approachable, empathetic, and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

Target salary range: USD $66,276.00/Yr. - USD $71,713.00/Yr.This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

We build mission critical systems for combat vehicles, ships, submarines, aircraft, and spacecraft that can sense danger, securely share lifesaving information, and respond to threats.

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