Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general repairs, installations and maintenance on plant equipment and facilities, or under close supervision may perform a variety of entry level duties in one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, metal working or machine maintenance. May be responsible for the company’s Hazardous Waste Program, as assigned.

May perform more routine functions of the various maintenance trades, but would typically rely on guidance from a supervisor or a skilled trades person to select specialized materials or to determine the layout and design characteristics for maintenance projects.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - MAINTENANCE

• Perform work in specialty area such as electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, machine maintenance, or in other maintenance areas.
• Construct or repair simple wood structures such as floors, work benches, skids, and crates.
• Change motors, electrical controls, portable tools, etc.
• Check, adjust, lubricate, and repair production equipment.
• Prepare and paint a variety of surfaces.
• Repair and check simple plumbing.
• Assist higher level personnel in performance of plant maintenance by moving and erecting ladders and staging, moving building materials and equipment, pulling wire through conduit, holding heavy equipment or parts in place, etc.
• Assist in snow removal when required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – HAZARDOUS WASTE

• Use Safety Data Sheets to determine how to safely identify, use, store, and dispose of hazardous chemicals and waste.
• Under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor or Facilities representative, provide appropriate containers, properly labeled, for the accumulation and storage of hazardous waste generated in satellite areas. Removed accumulated waste from satellite areas when containers are full.
• Ensure proper housekeeping is maintained at all times in the hazardous waste storage area.
• Notify Facilities representative when accumulation of hazardous waste requires scheduling of pick-up by waste transporter.
• Provide Facilities representative with the quantity and waste identification information necessary for preparation of manifests.
• Advise Facilities representative of requirements for additional empty drums needed to store and transport hazardous waste.
• Complete inspection reports for the Hazardous Waste Storage Room and satellite storage areas as detailed in the Elbit Systems of America- Charleston Hazardous Waste Management & Emergency Response Plan.

Essential Function – EHS Support 

• Assist with maintaining accurate daily, weekly, and monthly departmental and site metrics;
• Recommending and implementing appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics;
• Training and assisting others (managers, employees, etc.) to complete their safety and compliance responsibilities (audits, follow safety rules, etc.);
• Conducting appropriate inspections and audits, and ensuring corrective actions are monitored and documented;
• Maintains employee files within EHS-S;
• Enforcing compliance of EHS programs;
• Assist with completing, documenting, and submitting required EHS reports and recordkeeping information;
• Conducting EHS training and briefings as needed, including new employee and contractor orientation;
• Assist with the response to and investigating events including injuries and near-miss events. Assist with driving closure of effective corrective / preventive actions, as assigned;
• Conducting environmental compliance site audits of TSDFs, non-hazardous waste facilities, solid waste facilities, as assigned; · Assist with preparing environmental compliance reports and permits; · Updating Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and external supplier evaluation software (VelocityEHS & Q-Pulse); and
• Respond to emergency situations when they arise
• Participating in Safety Committees as an essential personnel
• Perform other duties, as assigned, in support of the EHS Strategic Plan. 

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• May perform less complex or miscellaneous duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Requires knowledge of maintenance skills normally acquired through 2 years of related experience or through 2 years of post high school vocational training in one of the trade specialties. If assigned to the Hazardous Waste Program, requires documented annual on-the-job training in hazardous waste handling and management from the Elbit Systems of America- Merrimack Facilities Department.

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected].

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