Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Scottsdale, AZ

VetJobs is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ, specifically for military-affiliated candidates. The role involves managing hazardous waste, ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and improving safety practices. Key skills include strong communication, problem-solving, and knowledge of hazardous waste regulations. This is an on-site position at General Dynamics Mission Systems, with a target salary range of $32.65 to $35.02 per hour.
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an enthusiastic team member with the environmental, health and safety (EHS) team. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY ASSOCIATE

Primary Role

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

Manages all hazardous and regulated waste for the campus (to include handling, accumulation, profiling and disposal coordination)

Maintains files and records including waste documentation and logs for compliance and reporting

Evaluate current waste handling practices and work to improve the process while continuing to support the customer

Spill response and clean up

Gathers and reports EHS related information and metrics to management

Additional Tasks

Evaluates potential environmental, health and safety (EHS) hazards in work areas

Assists in the development of EHS policies and procedures and administers employee/contractor training

Performs internal audits and supports external audits for ISO and environmental and safety/health compliance

Reports accidents to management and logs all accident investigations

Assist with performing accident investigations and determines/implements corrective action

Supports

Sampling and analyzing the workplace environment for possible exposure to any of the following: chemicals, radiation, smoke, fumes, gases, vapors, noise and lighting

Conduct evaluations of controls for employee exposure (such as ventilation or noise)

Open to new ideas and can serve as a champion for change and acts to support change when directed from management

Interfaces with all levels of employees and management, internal/external customers, auditors and vendors as well as regulatory agencies

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative skills

Organization and prioritizing skills

Strong problem solving skills

Time management skills

Ability to perform in cross-functional teams/rotational assignments within the department

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong knowledge of hazardous waste regulations and management

RCRA and DOT Trained (preferred)

Target salary range: USD $32.65/Hr. - USD $35.02/Hr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Auto req ID

445909BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Health Safety and Community Services

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Related college course work or vocational training preferred.

An AA Degree or certification in assigned area preferred

City*

Scottsdale

State*

Arizona

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

General Dynamics Mission System