Facility EHS Sr. Specialist

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin’s Composite Sealing Systems Division in San Diego (Otay Mesa) seeks an experienced Facility EHS Senior Specialist to lead and coordinate EHS programs, drive regulatory compliance, waste management, and energy use reduction while partnering with site leadership.

The role reports to the Division EHS Manager and focuses on training, audits, and proactive safety improvements across the facility, with a Monday–Friday 4:00 am–12:30 pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable EHS experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in ergonomics and behavior-based safety preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulations required.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs and procedures to meet facility objectives and targets in EHS, with key focus areas including accident prevention, EHS regulatory compliance, energy management and use reduction, waste minimization, and management systems, as required.
• Coordinate all EHS training for the facility.
• Support and manage corrective actions resulting from Corporate EHS audits.
• Serve as the onsite contact for the Corporate EHS Department and, under Corporate direction, manage EPA-related actions including notices of violation, cleanups, and complaints.
• Serve as the onsite contact for the Corporate EHS Department and, under Corporate direction, manage OSHA-related actions including inspections, letters of noncompliance, and informal conferences.
• Direct all applicable EHS reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain necessary EHS records.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate EHS policies and directives.
• Chair ISO 14000 and ISO 18000 committees, if applicable.
• Support customer EHS requirements, including IMDS, as applicable.
• Develop, measure, and track internal EHS metrics, plans, and goals.
• Report directly to division management and at staff meetings on EHS matters.
• Ensure training of new facility EHS Coordinators.
• Attend biannual EHS conferences or annual country council meetings, as required.
• Direct the division’s waste management and recycling program.
• Support and integrate EHS initiatives into Lean, Human Resources, and Supply Chain efforts.
• Follow established safety and environmental policies, procedures, and methods applicable to the work area.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

EHS program management

Travel readiness

Regulatory requirements

English literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Environmental, Health and Safety related degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

ORGANIZATION STATEMENT:

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Here at Parker, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we work alongside customers as a trusted partner to enable technology breakthroughs that change the world for the better. To accomplish this, we need talented and engaged individuals who are passionate about their field, willing to take on complex challenges, and ready for responsibility.

This position is for Parker Hannifin’s Composite Sealing Systems Division, located in San Diego (Otay Mesa), California. The standard work hours are from Monday through Friday from 4:00 am to 12:30 pm.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Facility EHS Sr Specialist leads, manages, and coordinates all aspects of facility goals and objectives related to Environment, Health and Safety, or EHS. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs and procedures that support regulatory compliance, accident prevention, waste minimization, energy management, and overall facility performance.

The position will report to the Division EHS Manager and will work regularly with site leadership and staff. In matters of EHS, this role is directly responsible for the successful implementation of EHS programs, policies, procedures, and related initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and implement programs and procedures to meet facility objectives and targets in EHS, with key focus areas including accident prevention, EHS regulatory compliance, energy management and use reduction, waste minimization, and management systems, as required.
• Coordinate all EHS training for the facility.
• Support and manage corrective actions resulting from Corporate EHS audits.
• Serve as the onsite contact for the Corporate EHS Department and, under Corporate direction, manage EPA-related actions including, but not limited to, notices of violation, cleanups, and complaints.
• Serve as the onsite contact for the Corporate EHS Department and, under Corporate direction, manage OSHA-related actions including, but not limited to, inspections, letters of noncompliance, and informal conferences.
• Direct all applicable EHS reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain necessary EHS records.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate EHS policies and directives.
• Chair ISO 14000 and ISO 18000 committees, if applicable.
• Support customer EHS requirements, including IMDS, as applicable.
• Develop, measure, and track internal EHS metrics, plans, and goals.
• Report directly to division management and at staff meetings on EHS matters.
• Ensure training of new facility EHS Coordinators.
• Attend biannual EHS conferences or annual country council meetings, as required.
• Direct the division’s waste management and recycling program.
• Support and integrate EHS initiatives into Lean, Human Resources, and Supply Chain efforts.
• Follow established safety and environmental policies, procedures, and methods applicable to the work area.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required; degree in Environment, Health and Safety or a related field preferred.
• Extensive experience with certificate programs, seminars, continuing education units, or an associate degree may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, depending on experience and business needs.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable EHS experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in ergonomics and behavior-based safety preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulations required.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, implement, and manage EHS programs.
• Creative ability to ensure the safety of employees and the environment while meeting production needs.
• Ability to work effectively with management as well as associates on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to support regulatory, customer, corporate, and facility EHS requirements.
• Ability to travel and work outside of the office, as required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the facility as needed to support EHS programs, audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Ability to travel and work out of the office, as required.

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to the job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $102305 to $162590 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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