EHS Specialist

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay: $69,520.00(minimum) - $89,600.00(midpoint) - $104,280.00(maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re an Environment, Health and Safety Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  This position is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety Management System for a local plant site or regional geographical area. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and standards regarding safety, health and the environment. This position assures adherence to the Woodward Global EHS strategies and supports risk reduction and operational productivity enhancement. In some locations, the primary focus for this position is in the areas of safety and health.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Responsible for implementing, managing and maintaining EHS programs, procedures, practices and training for the site(s) as determined.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and standards as promulgated by all local, state and federal agencies through development and implementation of on-site inspection and monitoring programs/processes.
• Coordinates the activities of the Site Safety Committee and serves as the technical resource expert.
• Consults, advises and works collaboratively with site leadership regarding issues, problems, programs, processes and systems in the areas of safety and health.
• Keeps current on changing environmental, health (industrial hygiene) and safety laws and regulations (federal, state, local) and advises leadership on their impact (or potential) to the business operations.
• Promotes effective communication programs to enhance and encourage member awareness of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of effective relations with government agencies and our communities.

What We Are Looking For 

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) preferably in Occupational Safety, Health and/or Environmental Science, Hazardous Materials Technology or other related field 
• 2-5 years of experience in Occupational Safety and/or Environmental in a manufacturing environment or other relevant/applicable industry or agency.
• Related manufacturing and operations training
• Basic level of knowledge and experience with environmental, safety and health issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to assess and evaluate environmental, health and safety exposures and risks
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues who possess varying degrees of EHS subject matter knowledge

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.