Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

The Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will report directly to the EHS East Region Manager. Responsibilities include:

• Multisite EHS responsibility (Pittsfield, MA & Florham Park, NJ)
• Developing, managing, and seeking to continually improve all required EHS programs to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations, including but not limited to EPA, OSHA, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as well as all required company programs, processes, instructions, and best practices
• Maintaining site environmental permits and sampling complying with all reporting and permit application requirements
• Assisting with compliance to OHSA programs such as:
• Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs)
• Compressed Gas Cylinders and Cryogenics
• Respiratory and Hearing Conservation
• Oversight and Coordination of Medical Monitoring
• Routine ergonomic evaluations
• Risk assessments to evaluate hazardous conditions and practices to develop control solutions utilizing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Radiation Programs
• Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) programs including annual program reviews
• Managing hazardous waste programs
• Performing routine inspections of entire facility insuring continual audit-ready compliance with EHS policies and procedures
• Providing new ideas and methods to improve safety and environmental processes
• Engaging and collaborating with stakeholders to develop a culture of continuously improving performance
• Learn and eventually auditing of all aspects of an ISO 14001/45001 Management Systems

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Engineering and/or Occupational Health & Safety or related science degree preferred or equivalent EHS work experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules and regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, internal procedures, and instructions
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills required.
• Highly effective written skills, including the ability to create and update documentation including audit reports, procedures, presentations, and training materials
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task effectively, and deal professionally with all levels of internal customers and co-workers while promoting a climate of positive relationships
• Strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Working experience in the environmental, health and safety field is preferredOur ideal candidate is an innovative but decisive individual who can work effectively and flexibly in a highly collaborative, team-based manufacturing environment; can set and meet goals and expectations; is approachable, empathetic, and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran