Join us at Rockmart Fuel Containment in our mission to 'Protect Those Who Protect Us' by delivering reliable solutions that meet the toughest challenges! We are seeking an EHS 1 level professional to join our EHS team. We are seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist 1 to support workplace safety programs with a primary focus on conducting audits, inspections, and compliance assessments. This role is responsible for identifying hazards, evaluating OSHA compliance, and supporting corrective actions to improve site safety performance. The specialist will maintain a strong field presence, perform routine and non-routine inspections, support emergency preparedness (including first aid/AED), and assist with industrial hygiene activities such as air sampling. Must be U.S. Persons.
Preferred QualificationsEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform daily and weekly safety inspections and audits throughout the facility
- Identify unsafe conditions and report hazards with recommended fixes
- Follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed on time
- Conduct floor-level observations to ensure employees are following safety procedures
- Support OSHA compliance programs (PPE, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, etc.) through routine checks
- Assist with incident investigations by gathering information and documenting findings
- Help track and close out corrective actions from incidents and inspections
- Perform or assist with air sampling and basic industrial hygiene monitoring as assigned
- Check and maintain first aid kits and AED equipment to ensure readiness
- Support emergency drills and response activities
- Deliver or assist with safety training and toolbox talks
- Maintain accurate inspection logs, audit reports, and safety records
- Work closely with supervisors and employees to promote safe work practices
- Perform other safety-related tasks as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
- Ability to research and analyze data effectively
- Basic understanding of workplace safety principles and OSHA regulations
- Ability to learn and apply safety procedures in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Ability to conduct routine safety inspections and identify obvious hazards
- Strong attention to detail when completing checklists, audits, and reports
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with employees and supervisors
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently in a hands-on role
- Willingness to learn safety programs such as PPE, Lockout/Tagout, and Hazard Communication
- Basic understanding (or willingness to learn) air sampling and industrial hygiene tasks
- Ability to document findings clearly and track issues to completion
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook or similar)
- Ability to spend significant time walking, standing, and working on the production floor
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations and support first aid/AED readiness
Required:
- Associate's Degree or 1–2 of experience in safety, EHS, or manufacturing/industrial environment
- Exposure to safety inspections, audits, or hazard identification
- Ability to work hands-on, production floor
Manufacturing/Non-Sedentary Requirements:
- Auditing/Assessments 66%+ of the workday
- Perform frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing during inspections
- Work around active machinery and production processes
- Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally (33%–66% of the time)
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe footwear
- Work in environments with potential exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures
Candidates selected for this position will be required to complete a skills assessment as part of the hiring process to evaluate job-related competencies.
Skills Required
- Associate's Degree or 1-2 years of experience in safety, EHS, or manufacturing/industrial environment
- Exposure to safety inspections, audits, or hazard identification
- Ability to work hands-on on the production floor (walking/standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing)
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Basic understanding of workplace safety principles and OSHA regulations
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook or similar)
- Ability to perform or assist with air sampling and basic industrial hygiene monitoring (or willingness to learn)
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations and support first aid/AED readiness
- Must be U.S. Persons
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
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