EHS Specialist

PURPOSE  

BAC is on a journey to achieve EHS excellence globally, regionally, and at each manufacturing office, and research & development site.

The Jessup EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring the Jessup Office and Research Development (R&D) facility complies with EHS regulations, policies, and standards while ensuring effective EHS management programs to manage risk and ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace.  Candidates for this position must be capable of developing and implementing EHS programs, building relationships with various functional groups, and achieving continuous EHS improvement.  The candidate will be responsible primarily for EHS at Jessup, but may also provide limited EHS support, regionally and globally.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES  

 


* Develop, implement, and maintain Jessup EHS standards, processes, and programs, including (but not limited to) machine safeguarding, hazardous energy control, fall protection, crane safety, personal protective equipment, fire prevention, emergency response, electrical safety, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, confined space entry, hazardous material handling, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, hot work, behavior-based safety, risk management, job hazards assessment, waste management, stormwater pollution prevention, and air and wastewater permit compliance.


* Develop, implement, and maintain the Jessup EHS management system.


*  Lead the site Incident management program which includes (but is not limited to) incident reporting, investigation, determination and tracking of corrective actions, communication of investigation results, and monitoring of the program for continuous improvement.   


* Provide EHS training and maintain the Jessup EHS Learning Management System (LMS) for Jessup employees to ensure employees are qualified and capable of working safely and in compliance with applicable regulations. 


* Conduct routine inspections to assess equipment, hazards, and environmental conditions to verify compliance.  Communicate findings and corrective actions to the appropriate parties and track to completion.


* Collaborate with R&D team members to review projects for EHS (e.g., safety hazards, concerns, controls, regulatory requirements, etc.). 


* Complete required environmental monitoring (e.g., storm water and/or wastewater discharge monitoring, and waste profiling).


*  Provide EHS support to BAC non-manufacturing functions (e.g., Balticare & Offices).


* Support EHS audits regionally and globally at the direction of the Global EHS Mgr.


* Maintain global incident trends, safety statistics, and the Jessup application for accounting for employees in an emergency.

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 


* B.S.

degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or equivalent.


* Minimum of 5 years demonstrated EHS experience in a manufacturing setting.


* Knowledge of OSHA regulatory ...