Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel Program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do:
Candidate must demonstrate an ability to interact effectively with internal/external compliance regulators with a high degree of proficiency. This includes resolving customer safety concerns and presenting progress on safety audits and corrective actions.
Designs manufacturing processes, for highly energetic, static sensitive, corrosive, and chemical processes.
Designs arrangement of machines and tools within the facility to ensure the safest and efficient layout.
Implement qualifications and change management processes to ensure products or services meet customer requirements.
Must understand all safety risks of the process and design the processes such that safety risks are mitigated or eliminated.
All processes must meet the minimum standard as outlined in (HOPs) Hazards Operation Standard.
Understands and complies with DOD4145.26 ATF.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) technical interpretation of requirements and investigation of compliance systems will be required. (DoD 4145.26, OP-5, etc.)
Engineers work closely with the Hazards Analysis and Cross Functional.
Engineering group in designing and setting up the processes.
Develops energetic processes such as safety interlocks, standardization requirements for mixes, and remote processes are incorporated into the process for operator and process safety.
Designs sequence of operations and quality control that specify procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
Supports cross function matrixed investigation teams with emphasis on root cause analysis, process failure modes, non-conformances and effective analysis.
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
Basic Qualifications:
Principal EHS Engineer: 5 years of experience with a Bachelors in Science degree; or 3 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 1 year of experience with a PhD. 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of degree.
Sr Principal EHS Engineer: 8 years of experience with a Bachelors in Science degree; or 6 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 4 years of experience with a PhD. 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance as well as the ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
A minimum of 3 years related experience in explosives safety programs.
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writing (writing sample may be requested).
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and interacting professionally primarily with compliance regulators and customer personnel as well as across the organization from VP to operator.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expert in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Action determination Strong knowledge of Defense Systems Safety systems, documents, and vocabulary, especially HOPS and DoDM 4145.26.
Certifications in environmental or safety related programs, for example CHMM, CIH or CSP.
Experience in data trending and reporting.
A proven track record in the development and implementation of comprehensive safety management systems.
Basic understanding of chemistry and its application to personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, chemical processes and compatibilities.
Experience assessing the health impact of physical and chemical agents.
Developed and managed safety recognition programs.
Experience working within a multi-team environment.
Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Cority.
Conduct risk assessments and evaluations and develop of Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
Experience with accident investigations and root cause analysis.
Proven leadership ability to drive safety performance and foster continuous improvement.