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Northstar Aerospace · 1 month ago

Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist, Health, and Safety Specialist

Bedford Park, IL, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$74K/yr - $111K/yr

3+ years exp

Northstar Aerospace is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist to provide operational support for their Chicago facility. The role involves managing compliance activities, implementing safety programs, conducting accident investigations, and ensuring adherence to EHS regulations.

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Responsibilities

Direct the implementation of occupational safety, health, and environmental programs with a high level of expertise. Standards include Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, NFPA 70E/Electrical safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene and Machine Guarding, etc

Support air, waste, and water compliance for the site

Support reporting and licensing/permitting efforts to ensure regulatory compliance including RCRA, EPCRA, air, and stormwater

Prepare and submit required documentation and reports, including RCRA Permit, EPCRA (Tier II and TRI), and other EPA regulations

Perform job safety analyses (JSAs) and evaluate effectiveness of defenses to mitigate employee injury

Develop and deliver EHS training programs to a variety of audiences (managers and trades personnel) and manage documentation accordingly

Lead investigations, develop true root cause, implement corrective actions, and track actions to closure for all EHS-related events

Facilitate safety coordinator meetings, ensuring they are effective and focused on addressing safety concerns

Initiate actions to prevent accidents from both conditions and acts/behaviors in partnership with EHS Leader

Investigate EHS related accidents and near-misses, implement corrective actions, and track corrective actions to closure

Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards

Encourage and promote the use of safe work rules, equipment, materials, and supplies

Participate in and lead emergency responses and address employee concern

Escort all city, state and federal inspectors/auditors throughout the site when they appear for scheduled or unscheduled visits

Ensure personal fire protection equipment is inspected within scheduled time table and that the equipment is operable

Tracking of all chemicals used and stored on site

Reduce Hazardous Waste costs

Inspire the employees to work in a clean, safe, and environmentally friendly atmosphere

Qualification

Environmental HealthSafetySafety certificationsAccident investigationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointProfessionalismDependabilityAttendance/PunctualityAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety roles)

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety roles

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Professionalism: approaches others in a tactful and respectful manner; calm under pressure

Adaptability: adapts to changes in priorities and unexpected events

Attendance/Punctuality: consistently at work per schedule and on time

Dependability: follows instructions, meets commitments

Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment