Senior EHS Specialist - Process Safety Management

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

1st Shift

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit : www.sigsauer.com

Position Summary : The position of Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist performs a variety of functions to assist in maintaining and preserving the health and safety of employees as well as the environment. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of existing systems related to plant safety, environmental control processes, regulatory compliance, and training.

FLSA : Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position.
• Leads accident investigations.
• Act as workers compensation administrator for specified location.
• Ensures compliance with Hazardous / Universal Waste regulations.
• Schedules range decontamination by 3rd party vendor.
• Provides safety training as required including hazard communications, new employee safety orientation, lead awareness, hearing conservation, radiation safety, laser safety, hazardous waste, fire extinguisher, CRP and first aid, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Notify employees and track annual testing requirements including audiograms and blood lead testing.
• Performs annual industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Implementation and enforcement of company safety policies.
• May complete fire extinguisher and eyewash inspections.
• May perform SPCC / SWPP inspection duties.
• May lead Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensures compliance with Hazard communications by updating SDS.
• May hold position of Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and implements radiation safety program.
• May hold position of Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and implements laser safety program.
• Ensures compliance with DOD 4145.26-M Contractors Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives and leads Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) inspections.
• Emergency coordinator : must be able to respond within one hour of
• Procures personal protective equipment as needed to sustain operations.
• Performs various office functions and other duties as required.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations including but not limited to OSHA, NHDES, EPA, Health and Human Services, NRC, DOT, DOL.
• Organize training and compliance for heavy equipment operators where applicable.
• Work with employees to maintain environmental management procedures and pollution prevention protocols.
• Maintain Respirator Program, Lead Exposure safety program, Hearing Conservation, Dust Hazard Assessments, and many other OSHA-related programs.
• Maintain existing environmental permits such as for Air emissions, wastewater discharge and recommend amendments when appropriate.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.