EHS Specialist II

EHS Specialist II

Onsite

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com.

Position Summary: The EHS Specialist II performs a variety of functions to assist in maintaining and preserving the health and safety of employees as well as the environment. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of existing systems related to plant safety, environmental control processes, regulatory compliance, and training.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct accident investigations.
• Function as a workers compensation administrator for specified location.
• Ensure compliance with Hazardous and Universal Waste regulations.
• Provide safety training as required including hazard communications, new employee safety orientation, lead awareness, hearing conservation, radiation safety, laser safety, hazardous waste, fire extinguisher, CPR and first aid, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Notify employees and track annual testing requirements including audiograms and blood lead testing.
• Assess annual industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Implement and enforce company safety policies.
• Complete fire extinguisher and eyewash inspections.
• SPCC and SWPP inspection duties.
• May lead Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Hazard communications by updating SDS.
• May hold position of Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and implement radiation safety program.
• Ensure compliance with DOD 4145.26-M Contractors Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives and leads Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) inspections.
• Emergency coordinator: must be able to respond within one hour of notification.
• Procure personal protective equipment as needed to sustain operations.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations including but not limited to OSHA, NHDES, EPA, Health and Human Services, NRC, DOT, and DOL.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• May be required to work in other functional areas and/or facilities depending on business needs.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor's degree in EH&S or related experience and/or training, and 2-5 years' experience in the environmental health and safety field.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to read and understand directions and instructions in English.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Results driven individual who has demonstrated the ability to work in a demanding environment.
• Displays a customer focused work ethic with the ability to interact with all levels of employees.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.