EHS Specialist

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in West Caldwell, NJ is seeking an EHS Specialist to develop and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs under supervision of the Operations Manager. The role involves designing facilities, work areas, and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, leading safety training, and managing hazardous waste.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of EH&S experience, with familiarity in ITAR and a clean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering/Health, or Occupational Safety and Health.
• 2–5 years of relevant EH&S experience (Level II).
• Excellent working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Basic understanding of industrial chemicals and their properties.
• Proficiency with Windows applications: MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to investigate potentially hazardous situations.
• Ability to present information effectively to internal and external contacts.
• Preferred certifications in First Aid/CPR/AED, Emergency Response, and other safety programs.
• ITAR eligibility: US Persons only for access to controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations; maintain EH&S procedures and permits.
• Coordinate safety audits, incident investigations, ergonomic evaluations, storm-water inspections, and emergency supplies.
• Plan and deliver EH&S training, including new-hire safety orientation and material handling assessments.
• Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, labeling, logs, transport, disposal, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts; perform site checks and participate in Emergency Response Team.
• Support cross-functional EH&S tasks and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Presentation skills

Investigative mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Occupational Safety and Health

Tools

MS Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an EHS Specialist at our West Caldwell, NJ location.

About Crane

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary

The EHS Specialist will use established procedures and work under general supervision of the Operations Manager to implement and maintain company policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. This role is involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and implements environmental, health and safety initiatives. Familiar with regulatory requirements, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the environmental health and safety field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

EHS Specialist Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations; maintain and update EH&S procedures, programs, and required environmental permits.
• Coordinate and conduct safety audits, incident investigations, ergonomic evaluations, storm‑water inspections, and emergency supply checks; advise management on safety improvements and incident‑prevention strategies.
• Plan and deliver EH&S training, including new‑hire safety orientation, hazardous materials communication, and industrial hygiene assessments; maintain SDS and related documentation.
• Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, labeling, inspection logs, transport coordination, disposal activities, and regulatory reporting; identify improvement opportunities to reduce waste.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts; maintain effective quality and compliance through routine site checks and participation in the Emergency Response Team.
• Support cross‑functional EH&S tasks and perform additional responsibilities assigned by the EH&S Manager or management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Level II: 2-5 years of relevant environmental, health and safety work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree Required. Preferably in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineer/Health, or Occupational Safety and Health.
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local regulations
• A basic understanding of industrial chemicals and their properties.
• Ability to use Windows based suite of software programs including MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to investigate potentially hazardous situations
• Demonstrated ability to conduct stand up presentations
• Demonstrated ability to interact with internal and external contacts.
• Preferred certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, Emergency Response, Powered Industrial Trucks, Fall Protection, DOT, HAZWOPER, ASP, CPE, CEPS CIH, CHMM.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Working Conditions

• Working conditions can be indoor and outdoor in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, safety shoes, face shields, hearing protection, ESD jackets, heel/wrist straps, respirators and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, wet weather, confined spaces, dust or fumes, Chemical spills and or fire.
• Monday-Friday (first shift).

Standing: 50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 30 pounds unassisted

Pushing (in pounds): up to 30 pounds unassisted

Mental/Visual: use of computer

Workspace: cubicle/desk

Top Benefits

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Salary range: $89,200 - $106,400

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.