Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

Country

United States of America

State / County

Washington

City

Woodinville

Division

EPD

Company

University Swaging

Function

Environmental, Health, and Safety

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

13192

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

Location Profile:

Now part of PCC's Engineered Products Division, University Swaging is a unique machining, swaging, and assembly center providing the industry's most technologically advanced structural and kinematic control rod assemblies, flight control mechanisms, and swaged cable assemblies. Founded in 1947, the company was purchased by Primus in 2000, and before the close of the decade, expanded more than twofold into a new 110,000 square foot facility. The company's success can be attributed to continuity of leadership and a strong vision for growth of capabilities and products. Today the site benefits from shared opportunities and cooperation with KaliStrut Aerospace, which has also maintained a leading market position in the area of metallic rods for more than 35 years. Recent engineering projects include pylon struts, interior tie rods, hold open rods, flight control rods, wing-to-body fairing support rods, door mechanisms and rods, and structural support rods for Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Gulfstream. Precision Castparts Corp. acquired Primus International in August, 2011.

Position Summary:

The Health & Safety Manager directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive health and safety programs for the facility. This includes oversight of the programs and developing/maintaining policies and procedures that promote continuous improvement and achieve compliance. The incumbent will provide the leadership, direction and support necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards to meet or exceed relevant internal and external safety & environmental standards in a manner consistent with sound business practices.

Reporting Relationships:

The EHS Manager reports directly to the General Manager and reports functionally to the Airframe Segment Sr. Director of EHS

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

* Develop and administer the facility Health and Safety management systems including: employee participation, employee health, hazard analyses, safe operating procedures, training, risk management, loss control, spill prevention, hazardous waste, DOT hazardous materials, emissions, emergency planning (EPCRA) and all other key system elements.
* Regulate employees on compliance with Safety and Health requirements.
* Inspect machines and other equipment for accident preventing Audit and maintain acceptable levels of safety, emergency response and first aid equipment
* Conduct assessments and implement provisions of disseminating information including but not limited to advice, signs, posters, barriers and performance measures to warn employees of potential or actual safety hazards and/or to prevent access to areas where hazardous conditions exist
* Perform audits throughout the manufacturing operations and work with Plant Leadership to reduce the risk of employee injury
* Maintain a current working knowledge of H&S regulations and laws to provide expertise for H&S assessments, capital projects, work orders, and general H&S related problem solving at the site, regional and corporate level as needed. Develops, recommends and implements programs to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental regulations including documentation, reporting, permits, manifests, training, and policy development
* Develops and administers H&S training and communication programs (i.e. HAZCOM, HAZMAT, Forklift etc.).
* Provide leadership and direction in the development, administration and maintenance of EHS compliance and continuous improvement program elements. Serve as liaison with applicable external regulatory agencies and coordinate and follow-up on H&S audits to ensure satisfactory compliance. Ensure all required reports are completed and submitted as required.
* Extract and manipulate data from business systems for environmental reporting. Complete and submit periodic reports for air, storm water, waste water, hazardous waste, community right to know programs and other relevant media
* Record and investigate all incidents of injury, work related illness or damage to property, partnering with the necessary parties to resolve any identified corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence and meet loss-reduction goals.
* Orchestrate monthly Safety Audits of the facility, equipment and personnel to ensure compliance with all Regulations and Company Policies and ensure a safe workplace, partnering with necessary parties to resolve any identified corrective actions.
* May occasionally perform special projects
* Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

* Ability to Detailed knowledge of OSHA and other applicable industry environmental, health and safety standards
* Strong analytical skills to evaluate performance metrics and outcomes
* Superior communication skills - verbal and written
* Strong problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to develop multiple solutions to an issue and make valid recommendations for resolution
* Able to understand and execute processes including: recognizing customer needs, communicating process changes, measuring and assessing success and identifying areas of improvement
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to develop and implement environmental and safety policies, programs, and training
* Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP computer applications
* Knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes
* Ability to adjust work hours as needed
* Able to climb ladders and stairs and the ability to lift moderately heavy items such as test equipment or materials
* Demonstrated ability to move between tasks and projects on short notice and to quickly change priorities based on customer and department needs, while still meeting project deadlines (Flexibility is key in this role as priorities change quickly)
* Ability to develop and maintain relationships with all levels within and outside the organization from corporate, regional and plant management to supervisors and hourly employees in the production areas
* Able to work well in a team environment or independently

Level of Education:

* Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Safety Engineering, or related technical field
* Demonstrated experience changing safety culture at a company or facility
* 5+ years of experience in a large manufacturing environment.
* Experience working with regulatory agencies and external auditors

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $75000 to $110000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 3X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

The position will be eligible to participate in the Company's Long-Term Incentive Program

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.