EHS Specialist - Pittsfield, MA

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General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join us in our Pittsfield MA location.

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems we invent the technologies products and services that help our nations heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If youre looking for a challenge youve just found it.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence Blockchain AR/VR Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber RF undersea interstellar and everything in between.

With initiative youll learn oversee and assist in the administration of the EHS management systems. The EHS Specialist develops implements and monitors company environmental health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal state and local environmental health and safety regulations. Well rely on you to perform periodic safety inspections. You may assist or take the lead in the administration of the sites hazardous waste program including obtaining appropriate certifications related to Dept. of Transportation (DOT) and EPAs Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) obligations.


Representative duties and tasks:
The EHS Specialist will report directly to the EHS East Region Manager. Responsibilities include:

Developing managing and seeking to continually improve all required EHS programs to ensure compliance with all local state and federal EHS regulations including but not limited to EPA OSHA Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection as well as all required company programs processes instructions and best practices
Maintaining site environmental permits and sampling complying with all reporting and permit application requirements
Assisting with compliance to OHSA programs such as:
Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs)
Compressed Gas Cylinders and Cryogenics
Oversight and Coordination of Medical Monitoring
Routine ergonomic evaluations
Risk assessments to evaluate hazardous conditions and practices to develop control solutions utilizing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Radiation Programs
Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) programs including annual program reviews
Assisting with hazardous waste programs
Performing routine inspections of entire facility insuring continual audit-ready compliance with EHS policies and procedures
Managing employee volunteer safety inspection program
Providing new ideas and methods to improve safety and environmental processes
Engaging and collaborating with stakeholders to develop a culture of continuously improving performance
Learning and eventually managing all aspects of the sites ISO 14001/45001 Environmental Management System
What you bring to the table:
Bachelors degree in Environmental Science / Engineering and/or Occupational Health & Safety or related science degree preferred or equivalent EHS work experience.
What sets you apart:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules and regulations operating and maintenance instructions internal procedures and instructions
Highly effective interpersonal communication skills required
Highly effective written skills including the ability to create and update documentation including audit reports procedures presentations and training materials
Ability to meet deadlines multi-task effectively and deal professionally with all levels of internal customers and co-workers while promoting a climate of positive relationships
Strong leadership time management and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
Working experience in the environmental health and safety field is preferred
Our ideal candidate is an innovative but decisive individual who can work effectively and flexibly in a highly collaborative team-based manufacturing environment; can set and meet goals and expectations; is approachable empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.


Target salary range: USD $66276.00/Yr. - USD $71713.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree is required or equivalent REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities U.S. citizenship is required.