EHS Specialist

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist leads project safety analyses and supports environmental, safety, and health activities across engineering projects and Mechanical Assembly & Specialty Systems, LLC (MASS) operations. This position develops project safety reports, facilitates risk assessments, provides shop safety oversight, and supports QA activities as assigned.

Responsibilities

Project Safety

• Lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) for active projects.
• Develop comprehensive Safety Analysis Reports and individual safety reports, including ergonomics, environmental, operator safety, fire protection, and dust hazard analyses.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to collect technical data, evaluate hazards, and document safety controls.
• Ensure project safety deliverables meet contract, customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Maintain project safety documentation and support customer reviews, audits, and proposal activities.

Risk Assessments

• Lead equipment and operational risk assessments.
• Identify hazards, evaluate risk, and recommend practical design or operational controls.
• Track risk-reduction actions and verify completion.
• Support project teams in incorporating safety requirements into equipment design and operation.

QA and General Support

• Provide administrative and technical QA support as assigned by the Quality Manager.
• Assist with inspections, records, documentation, corrective actions, and audit preparation.
• Support other EHS, QA, engineering, or operational assignments as needed.

MASS Support (matrix reporting to Shop Manager)

• Provide approximately 10 hours per week of on-site ES&H support for MASS operations.
• Monitor compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Coordinate or administer safety training and maintain related records.
• Oversee PPE requirements and shop hazardous materials.
• Conduct safety inspections and address identified hazards.
• Lead incident reviews, reporting, and corrective-action tracking.
• Support emergency preparedness and environmental compliance activities.
• Work under the direction of the Shop Manager when supporting MASS operations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in EHS, industrial safety, engineering safety, or a related field.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, hazard analyses, or safety reviews.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, procedures, and operational data.
• Strong technical writing, facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate input from engineering, project, quality, and operations personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing DFMEAs, Safety Analysis Reports, or similar technical safety documentation.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction certification.
• STS, OHST, CHST, ASP, CSP, CIH, or similar credential.
• Experience in fabrication, manufacturing, equipment design, DOE, nuclear, or federal contracting environments.
• Experience with fire protection, dust hazards, ergonomics, operator safety, or environmental assessments.
• Experience supporting quality assurance programs.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to work in office, industrial, fabrication, construction, and project environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Potential exposure to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, weather, and moving equipment.
• Required use of appropriate PPE.
• Periodic travel to project or customer locations may be required.

Additional Skills

• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary safety reviews.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Benefits

All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement

MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: View email address on click.appcast.io.