Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary

The focus for the position of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is to lead all aspects of EHS management at the Airbus Space and Defense facility and property located in Mobile, Alabama. The position will also be responsible for providing guidance to the Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and North American Airbus team as it relates to EHS topics outside of the Mobile, AL facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, and coordinate applicable site wide EHS training programs, including but not limited to, technical documents including policies, procedures, programs, and guidance documents.
• Support other Airbus Space and Defense locations across the region with EHS regulatory compliance requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate, deliver, and track employee EHS training programs using various techniques including computer base, lecture and on the job-related assessments.
• Lead hazard assessments by participating in work processes, evaluating procedures, and work steps.
• Manage efforts related to visitor, vendor, and contractor EHS orientation training as well as EHS program evaluation prior to working on the site.
• Develop and maintain an ISO 14001:2015 certification for the Mobile, AL site.
• Develop and maintain an ISO 45001:2018 certification for the Mobile, AL site.
• Focal point for all environmental compliance activities, including but not limited to, site permits, regulatory reporting, employee environmental training, internal site inspections, record retention, external environmental audits.
• Track EHS trends, evaluate statistics on a regular basis and guide leaders using leading and lagging data driven decisions.
• Facilitates EHS site audits, inspections, and routine surveys including developing and drafting audit documentation, tracking corrective actions, and monitoring trends.
• Lead employee EHS ambassador team to participate in hazard identification, participation in investigations, leadership in site assessments and corrective actions.
• Lead first responder program and ensure compliance and incident reporting.
• Develop safety culture and drive Airbus PeopleSafety@Work program.
• Serve as focal point for personnel safety and environmental protection for the site safety multi-function team.
• Organize and lead industrial hygiene, fit testing, and annual audiometric testing as required.
• Provide program support to all departments regarding regulatory compliance requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Focal point for site Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Crisis Management Team (CMT) to support the site leadership team on expected or ongoing crisis and mitigations required for people safety and business continuity.

Policy Requirements:

• Support a FOD-free work environment.
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment.
• Able to write/document procedures and work instructions.
• Clear communication both oral and written required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Must be driven to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with subordinates, co-workers and supervisors.
• Be knowledgeable to comply with OSHA Safety Regulations.
• Participate and conduct training as required.
• Observe safety procedures and personnel policies.
• Regular attendance required as outlined in company policy.
• Must understand, read and write proficiently in the English language to support writing of procedures and other internal documents.

Other Requirements of the position:

• Must be able to see clearly, with or without corrective lenses.
• Must be able to hear clearly with or without hearing aid devices.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time and reach overhead regularly.
• Must be able to work in stringent environments for long periods to support operations.
• Must regularly be able to sit, squat, and bend.
• Must be able to climb ladders occasionally.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must understand and be able to wear Personal Safety Equipment per Company Policy and Procedures in certain work areas.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and/or Environmental discipline, Health and Safety Engineering or related fields, or certification with 5 years proven experience in an industrial environment.
• Certifications: OSHA, RCRA, DOT, FEMA or any other related certifications in EHS is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Minimum 5 Years' experience in a position of Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Previous experience working in an industrial environment required.
• Must have minimum 2+ years' experience working in an environmental, health and safety position in a production environment.
• Experience working with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) preferred.
• Experience working in a facilities maintenance role supporting the facility operations preferred.
• MS Office and SmartSheet experience preferred.

Travel Required:

• Travel - less than 10%

Eligibility:

• US citizenship is required

Nature of Contacts:

High Level communication skills required on a daily basis with internal and external parties

Equal Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to HR@airbusus.com.

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