EHS Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician to join our team and support our Thousand Oaks, CA and Irvine, CA locations. In this role, the EHS Technician will develop the Environmental Health & Safety strategies for ADDMAN’s production and R&D facilities by coordinating and reviewing environmental, health and safety (EHS) and hazardous waste programs and results. The EHS Technician will also provide comprehensive EHS support to cross-functional teams while providing hands-on support and facilitation of our safety values. At ADDMAN you’ll be part of a skilled and growing team pushing the limits of aerospace and additive manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Providing hands-on support and facilitation of job hazard analysis, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
• Developing and coordinating implementation of safety policies and procedures
• Performing incident investigations, defining corrective actions, and assisting with the implementation of corrective actions
• Auditing permits, such as Safe Work Permits, Confined Space Permits, Line Break Permits, etc.
• Performing day-to-day company EHS needs such as new hire safety orientation, facility walkthroughs, safety training, and other safety-related activities
• Tracking incidents, near misses, and first aid and analyzing the data for site leadership team
• Collaborating with occupational health providers to facilitate employee medical clearances and managing injury cases
• Perform industrial powder exposure assessments for various types of occupational hazards
• Cultivating positive relationships with employees and inspiring active and proactive participation and contribution to safety operations and culture improvements
• Ensuring contractor compliance to ADDMAN safety policies, programs, and procedures
• Ensuring company compliance to local, state, and federal regulations including CALOSHA
• Assisting with hazardous waste management
• Travel to the Irvine, CA location for 2-3 days every 6 to 8 weeks.

Note: This is not an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to a safety culture where safety is the first consideration before starting any task.
• Experience with all aspects of site safety programs in manufacturing settings, such as Emergency Response & Exit Plans, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Global label management and Waste Management
• Experienced in Analyzing, reviewing, and developing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent and three (3) to five (5) years of environmental, health and related safety, operations, or related experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a related field from an accredited college or university such as engineering, environmental science, industrial hygiene, construction safety or other related disciplines.
• 2-5 years of EHS or significantly comparable experience working in R&D, Additive Manufacturing, or a similar type of manufacturing environment such as fabrication.
• 5 or more years of experience may be used to substitute the educational requirement
• Experience identifying occupational hazards and implementing risk reduction measures
• Ability to influence others without direct authority gain buy-in for projects and initiatives
• Proficiency with various types of EHS instrumentation (e.g. gas detectors, sound level meters, anemometers)
• Experience providing safety training
• Experience performing incident investigations, identifying root causes, implementing, and sustaining corrective actions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of industrial hygiene
• Knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements and ability to appropriately apply and implement standards
• Excited to work on a fast-paced startup team
• Self-starting and able to manage multiple competing priorities

BENEFITS START ON DAY 1:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays (including your birthday)
• Paid parental leave
• Additional opt in offerings

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where all areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, and other mandatory safety equipment.
• For the most part, ambient temperatures with typical plant lighting and manufacturing equipment are present throughout the facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit or stand as needed.
• Walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.
• Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting as required to reach documents or store materials throughout the workday.
• Proper lifting techniques required.
• Ability and comfortability to work in small confine spaces while following proper safety protocol.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

ADDMAN Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time, and the employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ADDMAN Engineering reserves the right to add, delete or modify these duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee.