Senior Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety (24498)

Energy Vault; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Specialist – Environment, Health, and Safety to manage and execute EHS and sustainability programs for its Ashburn, Virginia locations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in EHS, leadership capabilities, and must obtain a Top Secret security clearance. The role requires collaboration with site leadership to enhance a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant EHS experience.
• Top Secret security clearance required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute EHS programs across Ashburn locations.
• Implement health and safety and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage interactions with EHS regulatory agencies.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Benchmark Gensuite

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Specialist – Environment, Health, and Safety

Job Code: 24498

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Description: This role is to oversee and execute the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability programs for all Ashburn, Virginia locations of L3Harris Technologies. The role will report to the Airborne Combat Systems EHS&S Sector Director with dotted-line responsibility to the site Operations Sr. Manager and Program Management Director. The role is completely onsite and not eligible for remote work.

Essential Functions:

• Integrate EHS&S into all aspects of the business, focusing on the balance between business needs and EHS&S priorities with an understanding of how to identify solutions that address the needs of both.
• Implement all health and safety programs, including industrial hygiene, ergonomics, electrical safety, machine guarding, chemical safety, lockout, overhead hoists, lab safety, powered industrial trucks, fire safety, PPE, emergency preparedness, confined spaces, walking/working surfaces, first aid/CPR/AED, and OSHA records management.
• Implement all environmental programs, including hazardous waste management, wastewater management, stormwater management, air emissions management, and applicable Loudoun County code requirements.
• Implement all sustainability initiatives and coordinate data collection from all projects in which there are sustainability improvement opportunities. Ensure all monthly and quarterly data reporting requirements are met before due dates. Work diligently to identify new sustainability improvements for the site to meet Site, Sector, and Segment goals.
• Manage all interactions with EHS-related regulatory agencies during inspections, inquiries, and other events. Coordinate all communications between regulatory agencies and L3H Corporate Legal for any regulatory issues that arise.
• Control of all explosive materials used at the site in accordance with the DoD Safety requirements of DoD 4145.26-M, DCSA Security requirements of DoD 5100.76-M, DoD Transportation requirements of DoD 4500.9-R, and ATF requirements of 27 CFR 555.
• Oversee injury case management, including implementation of conservative care, early intervention, and ergonomic improvements. Ensure completion of injury and incident investigations with effective corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence.
• Work proactively with site leadership to incorporate EHS&S into all elements of the business and meet established improvement targets. Lead initiatives to identify and mitigate potential hazards before they can manifest as an issue. Routinely brief leadership on the health of the EHS&S program, including responses to incidents, the status of Zero Injury Plans, and the status of Sustainability Maturity Plans.
• Focus on continually improving the EHS&S programs at the site within its processes, systems, and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and maintain flexibility to support off-shift or weekend activities as necessary.
• Work with contractors to ensure effective risk mitigation and job execution, including the implementation of contractor safety oversight programs
• Direct contractors on equipment PMs, maintenance request, inspections in and around the facility; perform/schedule corrective maintenance for items identified during the PM or failures.
• Lead or assist injury and illness investigation activities related to Facilities or EHS to assure effective root cause and corrective actions.
• Develops, coordinates, implements preventative maintenance programs; analyzes and oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings and equipment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant EHS experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Must obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of EH&Sexperience in roles of increasing responsibility and leadership.
• Ability to read and develop a solid understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Ability to assess potential risk and develop effective mitigations.
• Effective communication skills and ability to engage employees in support of a proactive safety culture.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and prioritize work effectively.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to learn new software as needed.
• Able to read construction documents including building plans.
• Familiarity with the Benchmark Gensuite software application.
• CIH, CSP, or similar.
• Experience with the development and/or execution of industrial hygiene plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent and effective written/verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products at an advanced level.
• Facilities-related experience to include some supervision of contractors
• Facilities Management Certification

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