EHS Coordinator

Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Ascent Aerospace Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever mademaking us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

Summary Of Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and administration of environmental, health, and safety programs for the manufacturing facility. This role assists in ensuring compliance with corporate EHS policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The EHS Coordinator works closely with the EHS Manager-East and site leadership to promote a safe, compliant, and safety-focused workplace.

Essential Functions

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Assist in implementing and maintaining Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and programs across the facility.
• Support the development and rollout of Ascent Aerospace's health, safety, and environmental initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate EHS standards.
• Monitor regulatory updates, including California-specific environmental and safety requirements, and communicate potential compliance impacts to the EHS Manager.
• Participate in daily safety activities, providing guidance to employees and supporting safe work practices and environmental compliance.
• Prepare, track, and maintain monthly health, safety, and environmental KPIs and related documentation.
• Conduct routine safety and environmental inspections focused on identifying unsafe conditions, behaviors, and compliance gaps; assist in tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Ensure inspection, maintenance, and compliance of facility safety systems, including first aid cabinets, eyewashes, fire extinguishers, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and exit routes, ensuring adherence to OSHA and NFPA standards.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including hazardous waste management (labeling, storage, and inspections) in accordance with California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) requirements.
• Assist with air quality compliance and recordkeeping in alignment with local Air Quality Management District (AQMD) regulations.
• Assist with water compliance activities, including stormwater program support (SWPPP), routine inspections, and recordkeeping to ensure compliance with applicable California State Water Resources Control Board and local agency requirements
• Support the development and delivery of safety and environmental training programs; maintain accurate training records for all employees.
• Collaborate with all departments to promote safety awareness, environmental responsibility, and reinforce a safety-first culture.
• Assist with Worker's Compensation case documentation, follow-up, and return-to-work coordination.
• Conduct safety and environmental orientations for newly hired employees.
• Coordinate and support accident, near miss, and environmental incident investigations, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.
• Assist in analysis of injury, incident, and environmental trends and support the implementation of corrective actions and prevention programs.

Required Skills, Education, And Experience

A combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 13 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Must meet Export Control compliance requirements; position requires a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. .

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to tasks.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Working Conditions

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee daily while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match

Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free View phone number on click.appcast.io. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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