Sr. Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will partner with EHS team members, production leaders and cross-functional team leaders to improve workplace performance by assessing work environments, systems, processes, and procedures. This role works with other specialists and leaders in conducting tests and measuring hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, the environment and the general public. In this role, one inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations. The Sr. EHS Specialist will also promote an incident-free workplace through identifying and mitigating EHS risk and implementing safety and environmental management systems in accordance with regulations, corporate compliance policies and standards.

Location: Position will report to the AV Office in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring, preparing, implementing, updating, and maintaining company policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Applies EHS concepts and tools to the work environment in order to reduce and eliminate risks and maintain compliance with EHS regulations
• Conduct incident/accident investigations, root cause analysis, reporting, and implement corrective actions. This position will also be responsible for creating, documenting, reporting, and presenting incident trending analysis
• Participates in EHS Teams and programs, taking on leadership responsibilities during meetings and with committees
• Conduct workplace inspections for multiple facilities and document results on a daily, weekly, monthly, or otherwise scheduled routine
• Promotes awareness activities, educational and guidance to workers to prevent accidents and illnesses through continuous campaigns
• Collaborate with other EHS team members, production managers, and other parties to implement procedures, plans, processes, best practices, and safety standards
• Develop and conduct technical training as needed or directed. Training at AV is conducted both virtually and in person
• Participate in Gemba walks, Improvement Task Force activities, as well as lead safety committees as directed
• Responsible for incident investigations and root causes determination as well as to assist in corrective action implementation. Ensure timely reporting and closure of tasks
• Assists with data trending and analysis, perform risk assessments and provide training to employees as needed. Performs EHS inspections at the sites, and track corrective action & preventive action findings to closure
• Tests the workplace for environmental hazards such as exposure to chemical, dust hazards, and excessive noise
• Contribute to the development and execution of an EHS management system in support of the company’s programs and policies
• Lead EHS projects, programs, and initiatives as needed; may serve as a subject expert for multiple EHS initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety Sciences or related technical degree is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 4 - 7 years of relevant experience
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Federal, State, other regulations, and agencies (Cal OSHA, CUPA, CA Fire Code, etc.)
• Experienced in and proficient with MS Office (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and other office productivity tools
• Must have a valid Driver's license and clean driving record, in order to drive company vehicles

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Current certification in DOT, Cal OSHA 30hour, Hazard Waste Management is preferred
• Knowledge and experience in ergonomics, ISO 14001 and 45001, DOT regulations, laser compliance, emergency management
• Demonstrates effective project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates competency in handling multiple priorities and use sound judgment
• Strong leadership skills are required to ensure progress and compliance with EHS programs in areas where this role does not directly report. Cross functional teams are required to execute the programs and this role is key in facilitating that work across the organization
• Well organized – able to track/follow-up on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously to ensure it is executed in a timely manner
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
• Able to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, twist, bend (Occasional)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (Occasional)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$80,500 - $114,450

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required