Environmental, Health and Safety Director jobs in Bellingham, WA

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for an EHS Site Manager to join our growing team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Site Manager works with the EHS team to establish a positive safety culture at Janicki Industries.  This position works with all levels of employees within the company to ensure compliance with internal, local, state, and federal regulations.

The following essential job functions are performed as an EHS Site Manager: 

• Reviews and analyzes incidents and recommends solutions
• Conducts job hazard analysis and ergonomics evaluations
• Facilitates the transfer of safety best practices across multiple shifts and facilities
• Works with operations to ensure full compliance with all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations
• Works closely with Operations management at assigned site to effectively manage safety at JI
• Monitors processes for adherence to OSHA and L&I guidelines
• Analyzes data, prepares reports, and communicates to senior management.
• Trains employees on regulatory requirements, safe working practices, and equipment operation
• Monitors hazardous waste activities and accumulation areas
• Audits and evaluates compliance with stormwater and air quality permits
• Facilitates workplace safety incident reporting, and leads team approach on investigation
• Conducts root cause analysis of EHS related incidents.  Assigns and tracks corrective actions
• Promotes EHS awareness through internal correspondence, specific training programs and company communication boards
• Oversees workers compensation claims
• Provides support for Safety Programs, to include: Energy Control, Fall Protection, Ergonomics, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Crane and Forklift operations, etc.
• Ability to work off/split shifts as required
• Other duties as assigned

 QUALIFICATIONS

Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 4-year, relevant, college degree with 2 years of experience, or 4 - 10 years prior industry experience related to this role
• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED
• Manufacturing or construction safety experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license

COMPETENCIES

• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in the English language
• Possesses strong analytical abilities and is able to manage data effectively
• Has strong decision making skills
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills.  Must have the ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written forms with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Possesses comprehensive PC skills, including MS Office (Excel/Access/Word/PowerPoint).  Able to learn and use new systems
• Is a self-starter.  Able to work with minimum of supervision
• Is able to work effectively both as an individual contributor or part of a larger team

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Salary range for this role is between $68,000 - 110,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.  Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.