GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
This position is an individual contributor role which implements and monitors EHS programs by working closely with the organization's operating divisions. Utilizing a consultative approach, ensures safety compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements for assigned operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Manage the Radiation Safety program.
- Manage the Chemical Hygiene program.
- Maintain open communication with technical staff, supervisors, and senior management to foster a cooperative and constructive relationship enhancing employee compliance with the Safety program and encouraging a strong safety culture.
- Assist with ensuring facilities are following all Federal and State EHS regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.)
- Serve on the Emergency Response Team and assists with ERT employee training and program management.
Other Job Functions
- Plan, manage and perform biological safety.
- Plan, manage and perform Hazardous Waste Management.
- Plan, manage and perform Respiratory protection.
- Plan, manage and perform lab safety inspections.
- Conduct regular facility safety inspections and internal audits; recommend corrective measures for facility issues.
- Train/orient new employees regarding safety.
- Maintain written safety plans.
- Provide problem solving/emergency response/spill cleanup.
- Maintain/distribute material safety data sheets.
- Provide Fire Safety/maintain fire extinguishers.
- Perform other duties as may be required by supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Keyword: Safety, Environmental, Health, Coordinator
Required Experience:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Planning and Organization - Systematically identifies issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self and others to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
- Attention to detail - Utilizes established monitoring system, records data accurately and in a timely manner, and ensures accuracy of data.
- Technical Expertise - Possesses and applies professional/technical knowledge, skills, experience, and judgment to accomplish a result, serve customers better, and contribute to the organization's intellectual capital.
- Continuous Learning - Targets learning needs; seeks learning activities; maximizes learning; applies knowledge or skill; and takes risks in learning.
- Quality Orientation - Follows procedures, ensures high-quality outputs, and takes action.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in a field of science or Health Safety
- 5+ years of safety experience
- Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Must be able to build trust and confidence with all stakeholders to successfully establish the desired safety-oriented culture.
- Experience representing an organization to regulatory agencies.
WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work Environment & Conditions
This position involves work in an office and laboratory environment and could require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:
- Safety glasses
- Shoe covers
- Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
- Composite toe safety shoes
- Respirator
Physical Demands
In performing the work for this position, the supervisor must be able to:
- Perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
- Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
- Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
- Climb ladders and stairs in performing the work.
- Walk for reasonable distances in performing the work,
- Travel overnight as needed on an occasional basis.
- Travel
- Up to 10% may be required with occasional overnight stays.
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From: Kratos Defense