EHS Specialist

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

15 days of paid time off

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading aerospace and electronics company in Lynnwood, WA is looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and implement safety programs. This role involves conducting audits and training while managing hazardous waste and workplace safety initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor’s degree and has 2-5 years of experience in EHS. Attractive benefits include healthcare, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in environmental, health and safety.
• Ability to work with industrial chemicals and understand their properties.
• Preferred certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, HAZWOPER, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, training classes, and incident investigations.
• Coordinate hazardous waste management and environmental permits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations

Ability to investigate hazardous situations

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Windows-based software (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at our Lynnwood, WA 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). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Lynnwood, Wash. facility delivers industry‑leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II will use established procedures and work under general supervision 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, it relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and performs a variety of complex tasks.

Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Create, maintain, and update safety and environmental procedures/programs in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate and conduct safety audits, safety committee meetings, incident investigations, ergonomic evaluations and emergency supply inspections.
• Advise management and functional departments on incident‑prevention and safety enhancements.
• Coordinate environmental, health and safety training classes, schedules and programs.
• Conduct new hire safety orientation.
• Keep current with changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization and communicate them appropriately.
• Assist with and coordinate industrial hygiene assessments.
• Assist hazardous material evaluations, hazard communication and SDS database.
• Conduct or coordinate storm water inspections and sample collections.
• Assist in obtaining and renewing all required environmental permits.
• Assist in hazardous waste management and record‑keeping including account billing.
• Assist in preparation and filing of all reports required by permits and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with hazardous waste transport coordination for proper removal and disposal of waste from site.
• Identify and investigate methods to reduce hazardous waste by alternative manufacturing, materials, processes and recycling opportunities; implement recommended changes.
• Perform weekly site checks for proper storage, labeling, disposal of hazardous waste and materials and maintain inspection log sheets.
• Participate on the Emergency Response Team.
• Any other tasks assigned by the EH&S Manager or other management.

Eligibility Requirement

Positions 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).

Minimum Qualifications

• 2‑5 years of relevant environmental, health and safety work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering/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.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor manufacturing environments.
• May require the use of safety equipment: eye safety glasses, safety shoes, face shields, hearing protection, ESD jackets, heel/wrist straps, respirators and 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); willing to work overtime and weekends if necessary.

Physical Demands:

Standing: 50%
Sitting: 50%
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

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

Salary range: $92,000.00 - $109,000.00. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance‑based bonus programs.

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.

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.