Environment, Health and Safety Manager

nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to oversee EHS programs at its Longmont location. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in EHS, a bachelor's degree, and a passion for employee safety and engagement, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting a culture of safety across the organization. This role requires leadership skills and the ability to manage various safety training initiatives, while also providing oversight of emergency response protocols.

Benefits

4 weeks of Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Health, Vision and Dental Care 100% paid for Employee

Paid Family Leave

Competitive 401k with company match

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working in EHS within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and safety protocols.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the execution of EHS expectations across Longmont locations.
• Develop, implement, and manage EHS policies and training programs.
• Conduct safety inspections and address violations.

Skills

Hazard elimination

Employee engagement

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

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$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

Experience: 10+ years of experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Science or related field is required.

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)

Compensation: $100,000-$150,000

Working onsite in Longmont, CO, the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager will coordinate the execution of nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems’ EHS expectations at nLIGHT’s Longmont, CO locations. Under the direction of the corporate Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager, this position will provide leadership in the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs, procedures, and education initiatives that are consistent with the development of a world class team-based EHS culture.

All applicants must be a U.S. Person and, for potential future roles, may need to be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.

Role and Responsibilities:

EHS Policy

• Promotes employee awareness about nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems’ EHS Policy.
• Ensures nLIGHT-DS EHS Policy is consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Reports EHS Policy nonconformances to the corporate Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager.
• Responsible for maintaining and proposing improvements to nLIGHT-DS EHS policy.
• Provides all levels of the company with advice related to EHS matters, legal requirements, and best practices.

EHS Management System

• Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and updates nLIGHT-DS EHS policies, procedures, and programs in the US. Standardize with other global nLIGHT locations.
• Identifies, develops, and provides EHS training and education.
• Develops and manages internal EHS audits and self-assessment of the company, including risk assessments at varying levels, and acts as a trainer/advisor to internal auditors.
• Responsible for conducting employee safety training on programs including but not limited to: HAZCOM, PPE, Fire protection, Confined Space Entry, Compressed gases, Fall Protection, Ladder safety, Machine Guarding, Portable Power Tools, Forklifts, Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tag-out, Laser Safety.
• Conducts safety inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA standards, addresses safety violations, reports findings, recommends corrective and/or preventative measures, and conducts follow-up inspections.
• Provides ergonomics assessments as required.
• Creates a positive partnership with Company Leadership and serves as primary point of contact for EHS-related matters.
• Provides coaching to managers to ensure technical competence and EHS leadership development.
• Reviews and approves the compliance of new equipment through nLIGHT’s station sign-off process.
• Leads Safety Committee meetings.
• Provides oversight of the Emergency Response Teams, including conducting drills as necessary.
• Provides oversight of the hazardous material receiving and disposal processes
• Executes a robust Hazard Communication Program including the availability of correct and current SDS.

EHS Reporting

• Completes nLIGHT EHS Scorecards for Longmont, CO locations each month.
• Responsible to complete, post, and submits OSHA Log on time. Manages required postings.
• Completes and submits environmental reports
• Leads or participates in investigations of serious incidents within assigned region. Examines and interprets incident data, identifies root causes, and verifies corrective/preventive actions.
• Works with 3rd party Worker’s Compensation claims adjusters to ensure accurate reporting.

Product Safety Compliance

• Supports QEHS Director and Engineering regarding product safety and environmental compliance.

Laser Safety Officer

• Maintains the position as subject matter expert for laser safety in Longmont, CO
• Reviews and approves Laser SOPs and stations’ set-up. Ensures Laser SOPs are in place where required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Science or related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience working in EHS with a track record of hazard elimination and employee engagement.
• High degree of independence and discipline demonstrated in creating and adhering to own work schedule.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years working in EHS in a manufacturing company in high technology.
• Product safety compliance knowledge preferred.
• Record of improvements in leading and lagging EHS indicators.
• 2+ years of experience and/or training with regulatory programs such as Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tag-out, Laser Safety, Forklift safety, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication and other programs, as needed.
• Requires flexibility in schedule to work with employees on different shifts and in different locations, as needed.
• Knowledge and experience with applicable regulatory and third-party standards.
• Excellent oral and written skills and an ability to effectively communicate ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• A change agent who can implement new programs in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Ability to analyze and navigate complex and ambiguous situations.
• Ability to provide solutions to challenging situations, while promoting a productive and positive work environment.
• Ability to establish relationships while maintaining a neutral and unbiased stance.
• Ability to use sound judgement and discretion, and to escalate issues, as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to protect confidential and proprietary information and setting professional boundaries.

Benefits Summary:

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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