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 requirements for critical safety programs such as hazardous energy control, fall prevention, confined space, electrical safety, powered industrial trucks, crane safety, material handling, fall prevention, hearing and respiratory protection, machine safeguarding, hazards communication and OSHA recordkeeping. 
• Knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements such as air, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous waste management (i.e., permitting, reporting, and compliance).
• Ability to manage programs and projects.
• Ability to analyze workload, assign priorities, maintain focus, and achieve results.
• Ability to maintain a positive outlook, manage stress, and work constructively under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to establish trust, relationships, and create a climate that fosters personal investment and excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when a decision needs to be made, act in a timely manner, and communicate decisions effectively while closing the loop to ensure decisions are acted upon.
• Demonstrated ability to employ analytical techniques and conduct root cause analysis.
• Effective communication skills (i.e., written and oral).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

NATURE & SCOPE 

This position reports to the Global EHS Manager with dotted line responsibility to the R&D Lab Manager.  The position also works closely with the site employees and leaders in a hands-on capacity related to continuous improvement, corrective actions and problem solving. 

  

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The working conditions are those typical of a manufacturing environment.  The regular working hours for this role are Monday through Friday - dayshift but may require occasional availability for other shifts to support R&D, incident response, etc. 

This position may require up to 10% domestic and international travel to support regional and global initiatives, attend conferences, etc.

Additionally, the position may require an individual to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, work in a variety of positions to perform inspection and training activities, while working in an office, R&D, and manufacturing (plant) environment.

 

BAC Hiring Compensation Range: $82,400 - $141,200

BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at www.Baltimoreaircoil.com.   

BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.

 

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