Industrial Health and Safety Specialist
Industrial Health and Safety Specialist
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$ 80869 - 101087
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Job Description
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Industrial Health and Safety Specialist to join our team at GKN Aerospace a growing aerospace and defense manufacturing company in Garden Grove CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by implementing and maintaining effective health and safety programs conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This exciting opportunity is directly in support of a major multi-year expansion and industrialization project providing the candidate with the unique opportunity to build implement and subsequently sustain critical health and safety programs and protocols.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop implement and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues especially in establishing new processes evaluating new equipment and with transfer of work processes including utilizing a new workforce.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with Cal-OSHA and other relevant regulations.
- Investigate workplace accidents incidents and near-misses and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Conduct safety training and education programs for employees and contractors.
- Perform regular safety inspections and audits of facilities and equipment.
- Perform industrial hygiene assessments.
- Collaborate with management and employees to promote a culture of safety.
- Maintain accurate records of safety incidents training and compliance activities.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes.
- Provide support in emergency response planning and drills.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering Occupational Health and Safety Environmental Science Industrial Hygiene or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a health and safety role in a manufacturing industry preferably in the aerospace or defense manufacturing industry.
- In-depth knowledge of Cal-OSHA and other relevant health and safety regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills when working on projects including monitoring project progress potential impacts on schedule and budget. Identifies and anticipates problems and offers solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to conduct effective training sessions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software.
- U.S. Citizenship per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in a related field.
- Experience with ISO 45001 or similar health and safety management systems.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and sustainability practices.
- Experience of transformational projects in a manufacturing environment or complex launch projects including the introduction of new equipment processes and workforce into a manufacturing environment and performing associated safety risk assessments
- Experience in conducting ergonomic assessments.
- Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team preferably in a matrix environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Compensation Data
Compensation Range: $80869.00 - $101087.00
Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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Employment Type
Full Time
