Sr. EHS Specialist, Energetics

Sr. EHS Specialist

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 has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. 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 Sr. EHS Specialist 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. The candidate will work directly with the EHS Manager to grow a robust Process Safety Management Program for the ammunition manufacturing division.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position.
• Compile and manage process information to support process safety, management of change, risk assessments and emergency response activities.
• Provide engineering technical input into process design and hazard studies for the chemical and/or energetics management process. Review projects, changes, and activities to ensure Process Safety items are identified and addressed.
• Lead accident investigations.
• Act as a workers compensation administrator for specified location.
• Ensure compliance with Hazardous and Universal Waste regulations.
• Schedule range decontamination by 3rd party vendor.
• Provide safety training as required including hazard communications, new employee safety orientation, lead awareness, hearing conservation, radiation safety, laser safety, hazardous waste, fire extinguisher, CRP and first aid, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Notify employees and track annual testing requirements including audiograms and blood lead testing.
• Perform annual industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Implementation and enforcement of company safety policies.
• May complete fire extinguisher and eyewash inspections.
• May perform 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.
• May hold position of Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and implement laser safety program.
• Ensure compliance with DOD 4145.26-M Contractors Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives and lead Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) inspections.
• Act as an integral part of the emergency/incident management and energetics safety team.
• Guide the chemical and energetics management program within the ammunition manufacturing process.
• Procure personal protective equipment as needed to sustain operations.
• Perform various office functions and other duties as required.
• 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.
• Organize training and compliance for heavy equipment operators where applicable.
• Work with employees to maintain environmental management procedures and pollution prevention protocols.
• Maintain Respirator Program, Lead Exposure safety program, Hearing Conservation, Dust Hazard Assessments, and many other OSHA-related programs.
• Maintain existing environmental permits such as for Air emissions, wastewater discharge and recommend amendments when appropriate.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in EH&S and/or equivalent, 5-7+ years' experience in the environmental health and safety field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years' experience working in explosive and/or chemical process safety preferred.
• 5-7 years' experience within a Process Safety Management (PSM) program preferred.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to read and understand directions and work instructions in English.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Result-driven individual who has demonstrated the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Display 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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.