Environmental Health and Safety - Senior, EHS Specialist

Chromalloy Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Senior Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support our San Diego facility and corporate EHS initiatives. You will strengthen environmental, health, and safety programs by applying regulatory requirements and partnering with employees and leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability as you help ensure compliant, safe operations across our manufacturing and repair activities.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in a relevant EHS field.
• 3+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing and repair operations.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with employees and departments to integrate EHS requirements into work processes and facility changes.
• Support EHS training, including developing materials and facilitating required training.
• Support regulatory inspections, reporting, recordkeeping, and agency inquiries.
• Manage industrial wastewater permitting, sampling, and analysis.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Support emergency response preparedness, training, and drills.
• Conduct EHS assessments and inspections and communicate findings to appropriate teams.
• Support accident, hazard, and concern reporting and investigations.
• Drive EHS corrective and preventive actions through closure.
• Support the site EHS management system, EHS software, metrics reporting, corporate initiatives, and audits.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Project management

On-site work

Education

BS/MS in EHS

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.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Senior Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support our San Diego facility and broader corporate EHS initiatives. You’ll help strengthen environmental, health, and safety programs by applying regulatory requirements, partnering with employees and leadership, and driving continuous improvement.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, and driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: San Diego, CA

Schedule: On-site, Monday-Friday, with flexibility to respond during second and weekend shifts as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner with employees and departments to integrate EHS requirements into work processes and facility changes.
• Support EHS training, including developing materials and facilitating required training.
• Support regulatory inspections, reporting, recordkeeping, and agency inquiries.
• Manage industrial wastewater permitting, sampling, and analysis.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Support emergency response preparedness, training, and drills.
• Conduct EHS assessments and inspections and communicate findings to appropriate teams.
• Support accident, hazard, and concern reporting and investigations.
• Drive EHS corrective and preventive actions through closure.
• Support the site EHS management system, EHS software, metrics reporting, corporate initiatives, and audits.

What We’re Looking For

• BS or MS degree in a relevant EHS field.
• 3+ years of EHS experience within manufacturing and repair operations.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite at the San Diego facility.

Nice to Have

• California-specific regulatory experience.
• RCRA and DOT training or experience.
• Interest in developing deeper EHS expertise and pursuing certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM.

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/