What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Sonaca North America?
WHO ARE WE
Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 11 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.
Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a EHS Specialist. The EHS Specialist will provide environmental health and safety oversight to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the reporting, investigation, and documentation of all accidents and near miss incidents, following up with site leadership on these incidents to determine effective corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
- Conduct EHS audits on a routine basis to ensure compliance to company and regulatory requirements and initiate and verify corrective actions from findings.
- Investigate or oversee investigations of environmental incidents, such as spills or accidental releases to ensure that a root cause for the incident is identified and an effective corrective action is implemented and maintained.
- Perform environmental audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Sonaca North America Management system.
- Make recommendations and work with appropriate agency for analysis air, water, and other media samples to test levels of chemicals and/or hazardous waste.
- Ensure that all environmental permits and reporting are completed and up to date for the facility. This may include completing the reports and doing the filings personally. This will require staying current on all federal, state, and local regulations, and taking appropriate action when regulations change, or new regulations are implemented.
- Assesses the impact of emerging environmental issues, legislation, and regulations on facility operations, and share potential issues with GM. Review monthly/quarterly wastewater reports.
- Develop and provide training at the facility on environmental regulations and safety affairs.
- Prepare and present monthly safety metrics such as TRIR, DART, Lost time injury, Near-miss and past Due Corrective actions.
- Lead and facilitate all Safety team meetings.
- Maintain local site EHS SharePoint page.
- Drive all DOT regulations and requirements and ensure all driver personnel meet mandatory requirements.
- Coordinate and administer all employee EHS training, as required.
- Administer SDS maintenance requirements and assist with chemical information requests.
- Organize and maintain occupational exposure and industrial hygiene programs on an annual basis, making sure that compliance is being always met.
- Manage hazardous waste within the organization facilitates hazardous waste pickups, maintains hazardous waste shipping records to prepare and submit quarterly and biennial hazardous waste generator reports.
- Perform duties requested by Supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline.
- Minimum three years of EHS experience.
- Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, chemicals, and chemical processes to develop, implement, and regulatory development processes.
- Working Knowledge in Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Must have knowledge of EHS regulations, issues, procedures, processes, reporting requirements, and other compliance requirements with federal, state, and local legislation governing the environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills which includes Presentation skills at every level of the organization.
- Must exhibit ability to troubleshoot and correct problems using problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and interact professionally with co-workers and vendors, understands internal customers, and strives to maintain good relations in a matrix organization.
Physical Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment can vary from moderate to high.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection
- May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds
WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?
We take care of our people.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
- Competitive wages
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
- Wellness program
- Tuition assistance
- Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.
Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.
Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.
Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer
NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS
It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates (“LMI Aerospace”).
This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.
Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.
Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email
info@sonaca-na.com
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