Job Description

EHS & Security Manager

Springfield, IL 

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency and quality.

As the EHS & Security Manager, you'll serve as subject matter expert on EHS & security matters related to employee safety, environmental protection, property protection, site security, and process safety in an aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul environment.

What you’ll do:

• Ensures compliance with all applicable company requirements and local, state, and federal laws (e.g., Lockout/Tagout; Haz Com; Lab Standard; RCRA; DOT; SCAQMD: EPA: OSHA, etc…)
• Develop and lead EHS & security management system strategy and Continual Improvement initiatives for the overall business.
• Review existing policies, programs, and initiatives to ensure EHS & security compliance and develop new policies and procedures as necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of new laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Lead efforts, projects and cross-functional EHS teams in the direction of a continuously improving work environment that is safe and environmentally friendly.
• Ensure required records, permits, and reports are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines by company, local, state, and federal agencies.
• Profile waste streams, maintain manifests, and compile environmental reporting (waste reports; Tier II; Form R; etc…)
• Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures and programs.
• Manages the investigation and assessment of work-related injuries, illnesses, and near misses. Monitors medical incident reports from providers and works with Human Resources on workers compensation and return to work programs.
• Review, measure, audit, and report on efforts in attaining compliance with EHS laws, regulations, company policies, and best practices to all levels of the organization.
• Perform applicable internal audits and inspections of facility and operations.
• Maintains relationship with regulatory agencies as required for on-site audits, regulatory compliance and required corrective action and/or remediation.
• Train and lead Emergency Response Teams
• Coordinate handling/removal of hazardous materials and waste.
• Maintains open channels of communication between production and all other levels of management within the organization.
• Responsible for planning, tracking, and conducting all EHS-related training.

Position Requirements:     

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety/Environmental or closely related field (required).
• Minimum 5 years EHS-related work experience (required).
• Strong communication skills required, both verbal and written. 
• Must have good interpersonal and verbal skills in order to interface with employees, vendors, customers and the public.
• Highly proficient in Internet based programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations including, emergency response, hazardous materials transportation, air permitting, water permitting, ergonomics, and worker’s compensation.
• Working knowledge of general construction, permitting, NFPA Code, fire code, HVAC systems, compressor systems and other facility support functions.

Preferred Characteristics 

• Training and certifications preferred First Aid, CPR & AED, RCRA, DOT, 30-hr OSHA, CSP and Hazwoper.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities