EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist's main responsibility is to ensure that the day to day environmental and safety activities are being completed per the site Environmental Health and Safety Plan. This position will also be responsible for the coordination of all aspects of safety and environmental compliance, company training program.Who are we?Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Job SummaryEH&S Support, Administration and Site Responsibilities: Lead the monthly facility safety committee meetings.Help complete incident investigations.Handle all necessary documentation related to injuries including but not limited to near miss, first aid, accident and incident investigations, and reporting.Support environmental compliance through disposal arrangement, hazardous waste records, wastewater reports, storm water plan, chemical usage reports, air quality reporting, solid waste disposal and fire department business plan.Maintain environmental excel spreadsheets such as VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and paint usage logs for monthly, quarterly and annual reportingHelp analyze EHS data to determine validity and qualityCollect samples for SWPPP, Hazwaste and Industrial wastewaterProvide general administrative support to EHS teamTraining, Inspections and Auditing Responsibilities: Responsible for safety training, coordination, and distribution of all weekly safety training topics for all employeesEnsure safety inspections are completed and track corrective actions to completion.Responsible for surveys, safety committees and proper record keeping of all safety eventsAssist with tracking metrics and data, such as: Lagging Indicators: Lost Time Incident; OSHA recordables, Leading Indicators: First Aid and Near Misses; Successful regulatory audits/inspections; Successful completion rate of closing action items; Successful completion rate of all EHS compliance calendar items; Successful completion rate of all scheduled inspections Required Skills and QualificationsComputer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and EHS management software such as GensuiteAbility to work independently and a good attention to detailStrong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to manage numerous projects and meet deadlines as requiredAbility to work effectively even under pressureTeam oriented with a continuous improvement outlookRequired Experience and EducationPursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in EHS related field preferred.Prefer some experience with environmental and safety within a manufacturing environment. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled1505 Maiden LaneJoplin, Missouri, 64801United States