Safety, Health, and Environment Specialist II

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

BAE Systems is seeking a Safety, Health, and Environment Specialist to support at its site in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role as the Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Specialist, you will either be directly responsible for, or assist the SHE Manager with, the following:

• Implementing and maintaining programs for SHE protection within a manufacturing environment;
• Ensuring compliance to local, state, and federal regulations;
• Inspecting and oversight of best management practices;
• Participating in emergency planning activities;
• Training of employees and subcontractors;
• Developing and implementing programs to ensure that regulatory obligations are fulfilled in a cost-effective manner and that SHE risks are effectively managed;
• Preparing environmental related reports, samples, and studies for submission to regulatory agencies as applicable to the Phoenix site;
• Engaging as needed with site functional groups outside of the SHE organization in order to address various cross-functional site-level initiatives such as hazardous material and waste management, air emissions reporting, stormwater management reporting, and environmental sustainability projects;
• Potentially supervising and overseeing or coordinating and leading specific SHE projects.

Note about Hours: The site currently operates one shift. On rare occasion, may need to respond after hours for emergency situations that require SHE support, oversight, or direction.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, or a related field, and two (2) years relevant work experience, or the overall equivalent experience;
• Previous experience with industrial hygiene;
• Broad knowledge of SHE regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA – CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, TSCA) and modern SHE management principles;
• An effective communicator, written and verbal, to relay complex information to employees and all levels of site management, including, as needed, external regulatory agencies;
• Ability to coach and consult with line management, at all levels relative to building a culture and processes that lead to excellent SHE performance;
• Skills to interpret and analyze technical data and/or reports;
• Able to take independent initiative, while also being able to work collaboratively and effectively in a team;
• Ability to evaluate industrial processes and develop solutions;
• Project Management skills;
• Familiarity with SHE audit practices and processes;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• Experience facilitating meetings and working groups;
• Possess basic knowledge of Safety/Health & Environmental Management Systems (ISO 45001/ISO 14001 requirements);
• Able to work proficiently with Microsoft Office and industry related software applications.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 2 years of Safety/Health and/or Environmental Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, regulatory or consulting company with increasing responsibilities;
• Knowledgeable in engineering, chemical, physical and biological sciences;
• ISO 14001 Management Representative experience preferred;
• Experience with emergency response systems and training (e.g., HAZWOPER 40, Hazardous Materials Technician, etc.);
• Experience with Arizona safety and environmental regulations;
• CHMM, CSP, CIH certification preferred.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $70,735 - $120,250