Senior EHS Specialist

Job ID : 113320

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced EHS Specialist to join our team in our Melbourne, FL facility. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and implementing environmental, health, and safety initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization. This role requires effective communication skills, practical problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Policy Development : Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Hazard and Risk Assessment : Identify potential environmental, health, and safety hazards in the workplace and conduct risk assessments to evaluate and mitigate these risks. Coordinate the hazardous waste removal and handling procedures. Assist in the administration with customer inquiries on shipping, handling, and disposal of chemicals. Prepare Safety Data Sheet (SDS), master labels and other documentation as needed.
• Training and Education : Provide training and education to employees and management on EHS policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance safety awareness and assist in generating literature for orders, SDS, etc.
• Incident Management : Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and implement corrective and preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
• Monitoring and Reporting : Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections to ensure compliance, and prepare reports for management and regulatory authorities.
• Environmental Management : Oversee environmental initiatives, such as waste management removal and handling prodedures, and pollution prevention, to minimize the organization's environmental impact.
• Emergency Response : Develop and maintain emergency response plans and conduct safety drills to prepare for potential incidents.

Qualifications

Only candidates that meet the qualifications set forth above are eligible to be contacted for further information. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9 / 80 program, competitive vacation, health / emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LEL