UNION · 2 days ago
Environmental Health & Safety Engineer
Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a unique Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model. They are seeking a seasoned Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to build out safety systems and promote a proactive safety culture in their industrial environment.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Generate EHS program documents: Develop and deliver the contractual data, collecting and presenting EHS metrics, supporting organizational safety initiatives, assisting in developing safety training materials
Implement and maintain IH programs including heat illness prevention, ergonomic assessments (including REBA, NIOSH lifting), and maintain the hearing conservation program
Champion EHS culture and initiatives: Lead the development of the day to day efforts that make Union a leader in employee involvement and industry innovation
Program Administration: implement and maintain environmental, safety & health programs in accordance with governmental requirements
Risk and Hazard Identification: Create prevention plans and meaningful corrective actions
Lead Emergency Response: Including accidents and hazardous material spills. Investigate injuries and manage workers compensation claims, including return to work programs
Government and Agency Liaison: Interact with federal, state, and local regulators to resolve compliance issues; establish permit requirements and assist in EPA, TCEQ, and local regulatory audits. Report and interpret EHS metrics
Qualification
Required
5+ years of heavy industrial experience as a leader and subject matter expert in emergency response and EHS regulations
Generate EHS program documents: Develop and deliver the contractual data, collecting and presenting EHS metrics, supporting organizational safety initiatives, assisting in developing safety training materials
Implement and maintain IH programs including heat illness prevention, ergonomic assessments (including REBA, NIOSH lifting), and maintain the hearing conservation program
Champion EHS culture and initiatives: Lead the development of the day to day efforts that make Union a leader in employee involvement and industry innovation
Program Administration: implement and maintain environmental, safety & health programs in accordance with governmental requirements
Risk and Hazard Identification: Create prevention plans and meaningful corrective actions
Lead Emergency Response: Including accidents and hazardous material spills. Investigate injuries and manage workers compensation claims, including return to work programs
Government and Agency Liaison: Interact with federal, state, and local regulators to resolve compliance issues; establish permit requirements and assist in EPA, TCEQ, and local regulatory audits. Report and interpret EHS metrics
Experience with conducting in-depth investigations and thoroughly documenting incidents
Experience with machine guarding, high heat, and heavy industrial equipment and processes
Experience with developing and safety and environmental management systems under the ISO 14001/45001 framework
Experience with waste management and TCEQ regulations (RCRA, wastewater pretreatment, air emissions)
Experience with PPE selection and maintenance in high heat environments
Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health and 5+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or heavy manufacturing, or equivalent experience and training
Preferred
EHS certification (ASP/CSP, CHMM, OSHA 501)
Company
UNION
For nearly a century, our National Security industrial base has been stagnant, plagued by a lack of innovation and widespread sophistication.
Funding
Current Stage
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