Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking a Safety Leader to develop and maintain environmental, health, and safety standards for employees, suppliers, and visitors.

You will train managers and staff, oversee audits, and investigate incidents to reduce hazards and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership, experience with OSHA/PSM, and the ability to coordinate safety programs across facilities; CSP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety Management or a similar field.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements site-specific safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Trains managers to enforce safety policies and to respond to emergencies.
• Conducts facility-wide safety audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Identifies hazards, evaluates risks, and recommends cost-effective remediation.
• Develops and tests emergency response protocols and drills.
• Investigates work-related injuries and near-miss incidents and reports findings.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA knowledge

Safety training

Industrial hygiene

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety Management

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Real-time risk monitoring

IoT devices

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

Responsible for developing and maintaining environmental, health, and safety standards and programs for employees, suppliers and visitors at a facility to reduce vulnerability to hazards and likelihood of mishaps and to comply with government regulations. Develops contingencies for dealing with emergency situations, conducts safety audits, and investigates accidents. Ensures employees working in the facility have appropriate personal protective equipment. Trains managers and employees to know and observe all EHS policies, procedures and protocols.

Position Responsibilities:

In coordination with Senior Management and EHS staff at other facilities, plans, develops, and implements site-specific safety policies, procedures, and protocols that provide for a safe and healthy workplace. Promotes knowledge, attitudes, and practices that help to prevent occupational injuries, illnesses, and environmental harm.

• Trains managers to know and enforce safety policies and procedures. Trains managers further to respond with appropriate protocols to various types of emergencies, including electrical, mechanical and chemical accidents that may endanger employees or the environment.
• Trains employees to know and observe safety policies and procedures and to understand disciplinary consequences of refusal to comply. Trains employees further to maintain situational awareness at all times and to respond appropriately to various types of emergencies, including those enumerated above.
• Conducts facility-wide safety audits to ensure the facility is in compliance with Company policies and local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Regularly conducts site inspections to identify potential hazards and to evaluate risks associated with equipment, materials, and practices. Recommends cost-effective remediation of medium to high-risk hazards.
• Develops and tests emergency response protocols; informs employees of their responsibilities in the event of emergency. Where appropriate, conducts emergency response training and drills for managers and employees.
• Conducts investigations of work-related injury or illness as well as near-miss incidents and reports to management and, as required, to appropriate government agencies. Determines whether incidents are due to inadequate policy and procedures or negligence and takes appropriate action to prevent recurrence.
• This role does not currently have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Other duties as assigned: 10%

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety Management or a similar field.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar credentials are preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years's related experience in a safety leadership role or additional years of experience / additional qualifications that demonstrate ability to oversee safety protocols and lead training sessions.
• General experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Compliance is preferred.
• Experience with IoT devices and wearable sensors preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Strong leadership, people management and development skills in an industrial environment (machine shop experience is preferred).
• Preferred candidate would be credentialed as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or in the Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (or equivalent certification recognized by the International Occupational Hygiene Association National Accreditation Recognition Committee).
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines as well as manage change and work independently.
• Networking, influence, and conflict resolution skills with strong focus on deliverables with excellent oral and written skills along with the ability to apply these in the regulatory, advocacy and public affairs culture.
• Demonstrate ability to interact with operators, mechanics, and engineers to drive improvements in safety culture.
• Networking, influence, and conflict resolution skills with strong focus on deliverables with excellent oral and written skills along with the ability to apply these in the regulatory, advocacy and public affairs culture.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Microsoft Office required.
• Real-time risk monitoring technology experience is preferred.

Travel Required:

• Occasional travel (<10%).

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizenship required.

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Active DoD security clearance at Top Secret/ SCI desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Carrying: able to carry documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.
• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

By submitting your resume or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Company Website: www.airbusus.com