HSE Specialist

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, under general direction, develops, implements, and monitors programs that drive year-over-year improvements in environmental and safety performance. The Environmental/Safety Specialist will execute key elements of the Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program in a manner that ensures compliance with external regulations as well as internal directives while enhancing the professional relationships between HSE and key internal client groups. The position is also responsible for: Reducing environmental or safety risks within the manufacturing environment; Monitoring satellite accumulation and hazardous waste storage areas; and Overseeing the inspection and testing of EHS protective systems. Supervisory responsibility: No Working Conditions: Office environment, moderate to quiet noise and not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Ability to work 24/7 schedule as business situations require. Some remote work possible. Physical requirements: Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs. Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc. Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related field Two (2) years industrial manufacturing experience, including but not limited to: Program development and management, e.g. ISO 14001, SPCC, VPP, IH sampling Permitting, e.g. air emissions, waste water, storm water Reporting, e.g. SQG hazardous waste, SARA reporting EHS Training, e.g. Coordination, development, and training Investigation, e.g. employee, property, and equipment incidents Inspection, e.g. Safety and environmental compliance (Gemba) Regulatory and EHS Management System proficiency OSHA, EPA, and DOT; and ISO 14001, ISO 45001, VPP or similar. Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies. Candidates with current OSHA training preferred: Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response standard (HAZWOPER); and Occupational Health and Safety Standards for General Industry Willingness to travel As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons, Visa sponsorship is not being offered