Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment. Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website. Position Summary: The EHS Specialist is responsible for assisting in managing various aspects of EHS programs in our three facilities located in Brooklyn and Long Island that comply with ISO 14001 EMS and SMS. This includes frequent interaction with various levels to ensure compliance with Federal, State & Local laws. Note: This is a temporary, contracted role for a period of up to one year. Job Function: This position is required to assist/support/execute the following: Manage hazardous materials storage to ensure required reporting and record-keeping requirements. Monitoring chemical storage location, recycling and disposal. Fire safety system inspections and ensure compliance with FDNY regulations. Safety site-specific training and documentation. Regular safety committee meetings activities. Monitoring to ensure all required permits are valid and up to date. Successfully complete internal auditor training for ISO 14001 and participate in internal audits of various departments to ensure compliance. Successfully complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training. Obtain FDNY certificate of fitness. Incident investigation for safety and environmental incidents. Conduct monthly AED & First Aid Kit inspections. Organizing special EHS events (Safety Day, Safety Surveys). Maintain accurate daily, weekly and monthly inspections. The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the contractor, within the scope of the position. Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent required. Bachelor of Science in safety, environmental or similar field strongly preferred. 3-5 years’ experience in a safety and/or environmentally focused role. Good understanding of OSHA General and Construction Industry standards 29 CFR 1910 & 1926. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Must be able to walk and stand to successfully conduct facility inspections and audits. Proactive in the identification of Health & Safety hazards. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Requirements/Skills: Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct. Occasional travel, some overnight, as required. Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion. Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr