Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Williams International; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams International in Pontiac, MI is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to develop and administer environmental, health and safety programs and support security-related functions.

The role requires implementing safety practices, regulatory compliance, and incident response, with collaboration across teams and potential travel. This position is based on-site in Pontiac, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS).
• 3+ years leading EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Must be on-call for emergencies and able to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides safety, health, technical and regulatory information/guidance.
• Manages WI Safety program including incident investigations and reporting.
• Audits operations to ensure compliance with EHS regulations.
• Conducts safety testing and arranges external services when needed.
• Tracks permits and licenses; updates as required.
• Maintains building fire protection systems and coordinates inspections.
• Prepares OSHA, SARA, Hazardous Waste, and UST reports.
• Supports audits by safety, environmental, insurance, and security agencies.

Skills

People skills

Training delivery

Regulatory knowledge

Emergency response

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

Job description

Who We Are

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.

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 Environmental Health & Safety 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).
• 3+ 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.