Environmental Health and Safety - EHS Specialist

Chromalloy Corporation; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy Corporation is seeking an EHS Specialist for its Orangeburg, NY facility to support a strong safety culture and drive environmental, health and safety excellence across operations.

You will work with site leadership and the corporate EHS team, handling training, risk assessments, and program implementation, while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• 3+ years of EHS experience related to manufacturing and repair operations.
• Desire to grow EHS subject matter expertise and work towards relevant certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.).
• Strong grasp of computer-based tools and systems for use in writing, training, presenting, and data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work full time at the Orangeburg NY facility.
• This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state and local EHS legal and regulatory requirements, as well as any company-specific standards that surpass regulatory mandates.
• Lead select site environmental, health and safety programs, ranging from ergonomics, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, fall protection, personal protective equipment, hazardous waste, chemical management, etc.
• Work closely with employees and other departments to communicate, assess, improve and integrate EHS requirements into work processes and facility changes.
• Work with supervisors and department managers to complete job/task risk assessments, both qualitative and quantitative, and develop solutions to minimize risk(s).
• Work with facilities and engineering to ensure that the safety of employees and the protection of company property are integral parts of the planning, designing and construction of facilities or modifications to facilities or processes.
• Support the EHS training program, including the development of training materials and facilitation of training necessary to ensure employee knowledge retention of company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support regulatory agency inspections, inquiries, contacts, reporting, and recordkeeping in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Support with emergency response preparation, including training and drills.
• Ensure regular EHS assessments and inspections are completed and communicated to the appropriate teams, including those related to safety and environmental emergency equipment.
• Execute the process for reporting, investigating, and communicating accidents, hazards, and concerns.
• Oversee EHS corrective and preventative actions, drive actions to closure.
• Communicate effectively to all levels, from floor to site leadership, the progress and trends towards achieving excellence in EHS compliance.
• Support corporate-wide EHS initiatives, including EHS metrics reporting and audits.
• Complete and maintain all training required to successfully execute the role.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication

Proactive problem solving

Computer-based tools

Education

Environmental Health & Safety degree

Tools

Computer-based tools

Job description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Total Rewards Program

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

Join our dynamic Chromalloy team as an EHS Specialist for our Orangeburg NY facility and make a significant impact on our organization's safety culture. You will play an important role in helping build and support a strong culture of environmental, health, and safety excellence across our organization.

The EHS Specialist joins a team reporting to the site EHS Manager and working closely with the site leadership and the corporate EHS team. This is an on-site role, with core operating hours Monday-Friday and the flexibility to respond during second and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state and local EHS legal and regulatory requirements, as well as any company-specific standards that surpass regulatory mandates.
• Lead select site environmental, health and safety programs, ranging from ergonomics, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, fall protection, personal protective equipment, hazardous waste, chemical management, etc.
• Work closely with employees and other departments to communicate, assess, improve and integrate EHS requirements into work processes and facility changes.
• Work with supervisors and department managers to complete job/task risk assessments, both qualitative and quantitative, and develop solutions to minimize risk(s).
• Work with facilities and engineering to ensure that the safety of employees and the protection of company property are integral parts of the planning, designing and construction of facilities or modifications to facilities or processes.
• Support the EHS training program, including the development of training materials and facilitation of training necessary to ensure employee knowledge retention of company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support regulatory agency inspections, inquiries, contacts, reporting, and recordkeeping in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Support with emergency response preparation, including training and drills.
• Ensure regular EHS assessments and inspections are completed and communicated to the appropriate teams, including those related to safety and environmental emergency equipment.
• Execute the process for reporting, investigating, and communicating accidents, hazards, and concerns.
• Oversee EHS corrective and preventative actions, drive actions to closure.
• Communicate effectively to all levels, from floor to site leadership, the progress and trends towards achieving excellence in EHS compliance.
• Support corporate-wide EHS initiatives, including EHS metrics reporting and audits.
• Complete and maintain all training required to successfully execute the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• 3+ years of EHS experience related to manufacturing and repair operations.
• Desire to grow EHS subject matter expertise and work towards relevant certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.).
• Strong grasp of computer-based tools and systems for use in writing, training, presenting, and data analysis.
• Highly motivated and demonstrate strong follow through and accountability, with a proactive sense of urgency to problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work full time at the Orangeburg NY facility.

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/