EHS Specialist - Contract

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at our Burbank, CA location.

This is a contract to hire and is on-site.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft - delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E's brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You'll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will use established procedures and work under general supervision of the Environmental Health and Safety Manager to implement and maintain company policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. This role is involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and implements environmental, health and safety initiatives. Familiar with regulatory requirements, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the environmental health and safety field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.

• Create, maintain, and update safety and environmental procedures/programs in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Coordinate and conduct safety audits, safety committee meetings, incident investigations, ergonomic evaluations and emergency supply inspections.

• Advise management and functional departments on incident-prevention and safety enhancements

• Coordinate environmental, health and safety training classes, schedules and programs.

• Conduct new hire safety orientation.

• Keep current with changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization and communicate them appropriately.

• Assist with and coordinate industrial hygiene assessments.

• Assist hazardous material evaluations, hazard communication and SDS database.

• Conduct or coordinates storm water inspections and sample collections.

• Assist in obtaining and renewing all required environmental permits.

• Assist in hazardous waste management and record keeping including account billing.

• Assist in preparation and filing of all reports required by permits and regulatory agencies.

• Assist with hazardous waste transport coordination for proper removal and disposal of waste from site.

• Identify and investigate methods to reduce hazardous waste by alternative manufacturing, materials, processes and recycling opportunities; Implement recommended changes.

• Perform weekly site checks for proper storage, labeling, disposal of hazardous waste and materials and maintain inspection log sheets.

• Participate on the Emergency Response Team.

• Any other tasks assigned by the EH&S Manager or other management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: 1-3 years of relevant environmental, health and safety work experience.
• Knowledge: Excellent working knowledge and understanding of applicable environmental health & safety regulations, codes and standards including CFR's, CCR's, OSHA, EPA, Cal-EPA, SCAQMD, CAWater Resources Control, DOT, RCRA and CUPA.
• Skills/Abilities: A basic understanding of industrial chemicals and their properties. Ability to use Windows based suite of software programs including MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, excellent communication skills, willingness to investigate potentially hazardous situations, demonstrated ability to conduct stand up presentations, and ability to interact with internal and external contacts.
• Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree required. Preferably in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineer/Health, or Occupational Safety and Health. Certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, Emergency Response, Powered Industrial Trucks, Fall Protection, DOT, HAZWOPER,CIH, CHMM are preferred.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions can be indoor and outdoor in manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, safety shoes, face shields, hearing protection, ESD jackets, heel/wrist straps, respirators and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, wet weather, confined spaces, dust or fumes, Chemical spills and or fire.
• Monday-Friday (first shift), and willing to work overtime and weekends (seldom) if necessary.
• Standing: 50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 30 pounds unassisted
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 30 pounds unassisted
• Mental/Visual: use of computer
• Workspace: cubicle/desk

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

#LI-JJ1 #CAE

Salary Range: $44.34 - $52.88 USD hourly.

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.