EHS Specialist

Summary:
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist leads project safety analyses and supports environmental, safety, and health activities across engineering projects and Mechanical Assembly & Specialty Systems, LLC (MASS) operations. This position develops project safety reports, facilitates risk assessments, provides shop safety oversight, and supports QA activities as assigned.

Responsibilities:
Project Safety

• Lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) for active projects.
• Develop comprehensive Safety Analysis Reports and individual safety reports, including ergonomics, environmental, operator safety, fire protection, and dust hazard analyses.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to collect technical data, evaluate hazards, and document safety controls.
• Ensure project safety deliverables meet contract, customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Maintain project safety documentation and support customer reviews, audits, and proposal activities.

Risk Assessments

• Lead equipment and operational risk assessments.
• Identify hazards, evaluate risk, and recommend practical design or operational controls.
• Track risk-reduction actions and verify completion.
• Support project teams in incorporating safety requirements into equipment design and operation.

QA and General Support

• Provide administrative and technical QA support as assigned by the Quality Manager.
• Assist with inspections, records, documentation, corrective actions, and audit preparation.
• Support other EHS, QA, engineering, or operational assignments as needed.

MASS Support (matrix reporting to Shop Manager)

• Provide approximately 10 hours per week of on-site ES&H support for MASS operations.
• Monitor compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Coordinate or administer safety training and maintain related records.
• Oversee PPE requirements and shop hazardous materials.
• Conduct safety inspections and address identified hazards.
• Lead incident reviews, reporting, and corrective-action tracking.
• Support emergency preparedness and environmental compliance activities.
• Work under the direction of the Shop Manager when supporting MASS operations.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; related associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in EHS, industrial safety, engineering safety, or a related field.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, hazard analyses, or safety reviews.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, procedures, and operational data.
• Strong technical writing, facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate input from engineering, project, quality, and operations personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing DFMEAs, Safety Analysis Reports, or similar technical safety documentation.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction certification.
• STS, OHST, CHST, ASP, CSP, CIH, or similar credential.
• Experience in fabrication, manufacturing, equipment design, DOE, nuclear, or federal contracting environments.
• Experience with fire protection, dust hazards, ergonomics, operator safety, or environmental assessments.
• Experience supporting quality assurance programs.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to work in office, industrial, fabrication, construction, and project environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Potential exposure to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, weather, and moving equipment.
• Required use of appropriate PPE.
• Periodic travel to project or customer locations may be required.

Additional Skills:

• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary safety reviews.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

 

Benefits:

All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement:

MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: HR@mstechnology.com.

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