Environmental Manager

The Gill Corporation; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation is a leading manufacturer in aerospace materials and related products. We seek an EHS Site Leader to implement policies that ensure a safe and healthy work environment and to oversee hazard reduction initiatives across practices, machinery, training, PPE, and regulatory exposures.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you will oversee regulatory submissions, risk assessments, training programs, incident responses, and collaboration with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in the field.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage environmental projects effectively.
• PC knowledge – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance and qualification with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulatory agencies (AQMD, OSHA, Fire Department, etc.).
• Track compliance to EHS requirements and deliverables (plans, forms, invoices, submissions).
• Prepare environmental, health and safety strategies and conduct risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver in-house EHS training programs for employees.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products.

The Gill Corporation is seeking a EHS Site Leader who will implement policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. This position will directly and indirectly develop, assess, audit and promote a wide range of workplace hazard reduction/compliance initiatives involving work practices, machinery, training, PPE and related exposures. Will oversee chemical handling education and other related responsibilities.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Manufacturing Engineering, they will perform but not be limited to the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate compliance and qualification with all local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulatory agencies (AQMD, OSHA, Fire Department, Sanitation Department etc.).
• Responsible for tracking compliance to all EHS requirements and deliverables including: plans, regulatory submittals, forms, fees/invoices via MAPCON, regular mail, and direct regulatory agency contact.
• Complete or facilitate submittal and record retention of regulatory forms, reports and permits.
• Attend workshops and hearings to determine how to clarify, report on and implement new proposed rules and regulations of governing company operations.
• Work with Plant Engineer to locate, select and supervise specialized independent contractors to test and report on emissions and discharges of regulated substances.
• Work with R&D Team on REACH or other environmental requests from customers, clients, etc.
• Establish metrics and monitoring of all site environmental requirements.
• Prepare environmental, health and safety strategies including plans and policies.
• Conduct regular EHS risk assessments to identify areas for improvement and compliance.
• Investigate and develop alternatives to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation.
• Review and comment on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
• Collaborate with all site functions on projects as required.
• Work with Maryland EHS Manager on safety initiatives and practices as needed.
• Develops, schedules, and conducts EHS training programs; partners with managers to deliver in-house training that promotes employee awareness of safety procedures, regulatory compliance, and workplace risk prevention.
• Respond and manage environmental and safety incidents and emergencies for all shifts and overnight/weekends as needed.
• Indirectly review and be conversant with all active Workers Compensation claims and the resolution management of those claims/injuries.
• Manage Safety leader and other resources on safety projects and deliverables.
• Work with Hazardous Waste Material Handler on proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Other essential duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/engineering or related field with sufficient understanding of Operations. Master’s Degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience and or exposure in this field
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage environmental projects effectively.
• PC knowledge – Word and Excel, PowerPoint
• Must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, including executive staff
• As a member of the Emergency Response Team, must be able to wear a respirator.
• Acceptable Spirometry Test results

PLEASE NOTE: Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department