Sr. EHS Specialist
1st Shift
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, 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’s workforce is located across eight locations in the United States.
The tremendous growth of SIG SAUER has fueled outstanding opportunities for experienced professionals to join our team.
Position Summary:
The position of 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 EHS Specialist may oversee the day to day operations of U.S. facility EHS Specialists/Technicians/Interns. The EHS Specialist will report directly to the Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop environmental programs and policies applicable to small arms and ammunition manufacturing in accordance with EPA and various state and local environmental regulations
- Provide technical expertise, leadership, and support for environmental regulatory compliance issues
- Manages Hazardous Waste Compliance
- Manage SPCC/SWPP inspection duties.
- Act as workers compensation administrator for this location including claim reporting, injury investigation, claim management.
- Conducts accident investigations
- Provides EHS trainings as required by local, state and federal regulations 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.
- Manage annual EHS testing requirements including audiograms and blood lead testing.
- Authority to enforce company EHS policies and provide disciplinary action for violations
- Performs annual industrial hygiene monitoring.
- Leads Safety Committee meetings.
- Ensures compliance with Hazard communications by updating SDS.
- Assist in compliance with DOD 4145.26-M Contractors Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives and leads Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) inspections.
- Acts as Facility emergency coordinator
- Procures personal protective equipment as needed to sustain operations.
- Ensures compliance with all EHS regulations including but not limited to OSHA, NHDES, EPA, Health and Human Services, NRC, DOT, DOD, DOL, and ATF
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Safety or related field and/or equivalent experience.
- 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing or related industry.
- Creative problem solving skills.
- 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 fast paced environment.
- Displays a customer focused work ethic with the ability to interact with all levels of employees.
Working Conditions:
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.