Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Williams International; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams International in Pontiac, MI is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to develop and administer comprehensive EHS programs and assist with security-related functions. Responsibilities include managing the Safety program, auditing operations for compliance, conducting health and safety testing, training staff, and coordinating permits and required reports.

This on-site role requires clear communication, problem-solving, and the ability to travel as needed; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS).
• 1+ years of experience leading EHS programs within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations or ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent people skills, computer skills, and ability to conduct training.
• Availability to be on-call and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Some travel may be required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides company-wide safety, health, technical and regulatory information/guidance.
• Manages the WI Safety program: scheduling HIT meetings, investigates incidents, reports safety results, monitors weekly safety reviews, and reviews equipment.
• Review and audit operations to maintain compliance with regulations.
• Conducts health and safety testing when required; coordinates external services as needed.
• Develops systems to track permits and licenses and audits facility operations.
• Maintains fire protection systems and arranges for repairs or inspections.
• Prepares safety and environmental reports (OSHA, SARA, Hazardous Waste, UST).
• Supports safety and environmental audits and inspections by external parties.

Skills

EHS Program Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigation

Training & Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in EHS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to join our team in Pontiac, MI. The EHS Specialist is responsible for the development and administration of environmental, health and safety programs and will also provide assistance with security related functions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides company-wide safety, health, technical and regulatory information/guidance.
• Manages the WI Safety program: Including scheduling HIT meetings, ensures incidents are investigated, reports company safety results, monitors weekly safety reviews, and reviews new/relocated equipment.
• Review and audit company operations to maintain compliance with all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Conducts workplace health and safety testing, such as noise and chemical exposure testing, when required by safety regulations or team member concerns. Arranges for outside services when unable to conduct tests internally.
• Develops systems to track compliance with permits or licenses and other environmental requirements, and audit facility operations to verify compliance. Makes appropriate modifications to the permit or license if needed.
• Maintains the building fire protection systems by regular inspection and contracting outside services for repair, update, or inspection.
• Prepares and submits all required safety and environmental reports, such as OSHA safety reports, SARA, Hazardous Waste Generator reports, and Underground Storage Tank reports.
• Supports all safety and environmental audits and inspections by safety, environmental, insurance companies, and security agencies (BATF, DCMA, DSS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS).
• 1+ years of experience leading EHS programs within a manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations or proven ability to quickly learn such material.
• Must possess excellent people skills, computer skills, and ability to conduct one-on-one and group training.
• Availability to be on-call and respond to after-hour emergencies to other related events.
• Some travel may be required
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: "U.S. Department of State."

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.