Job Information
AeroVironment Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety in Simi Valley, California
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Manager, Environmental Health & Safety will provide representation and oversight of all aspects of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) related to manufacturing, general office, R&D, AeroVironment services and third-party AeroVironment service providers for multiple sites. This role is accountable to ensure that all field techs, manufacturing employees, R&D representatives and office personnel are trained and maintain compliance with all pertinent global, federal, state and local EHS regulations. Includes the creation, preparation, modification and review of all policies, procedures, training, and regulatory report writing, submittals and responses. Other duties include the development and review of the health and Safety Plans, Risk Assessments and EHS site audits. This role will report to the Director of Security, Facilities & EHS.
Position Responsibilities
Interprets, recommends, process and practices which will ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental regulations and/or company policy
Identifies hazardous workplace conditions and takes preliminary samples and measurements of hazardous forces and toxic substances, remove hazards and/or protects employees by guarding, revising work procedures, and training or requiring use of protective clothing and personal protective equipment
Manage EHS team with development, publishing and training of safety and environmental programs consistent with regulations and company direction. Maintain AeroVironment’s EHS training matrix and ensure compliance
Assist with EHS Implementation Plans, Audits, Safe Work Procedures, and Risk Assessments
Manage all site level EHS committees and objectives
Monitor, update and ensure compliance AeroVironment's regulatory calendar for all sites
Must take effective steps to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable federal and state occupational safety and health standard provisions of any labor agreement, ensuring that all required records are prepared and maintained
Develops and implements environmental, health and safety management systems to integrate EHS into the business operations
Conduct ergonomic training and assessments for AeroVironment employees
Maintains compliance with 27 CFR Part 555 Commerce in explosives, Dod 4145.26-M DoD Contractor’s Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives, CCR Title 19 Chapter 10 Explosives, CCR Title 8 Section 5293 (Cal OSHA) and 49 CFR Parts 171-180 Hazardous waste Materials (DOT)
Update Manage all EHS assessment and regulatory compliance for new R&D projects, site modifications, production changes and the purchase of new equipment. Conduct multimedia audits of the facilities and recommend corrective actions and maintaining all records as required
Accident investigation to involve root cause analysis and follow up actions. Investigates and resolves issues, questions, or concerns received from within the company, among outside customers, regulatory agencies, etc.
This is a hands-on management position, the person selected must be able to work independently and manage a team, including performance management and staffing decisions.
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of higher education and directly related work experience
7 years of direct experience in Environmental Health and Safety or related field; including 3 years management experience
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA and other related Federal, state and local regulations, auditing procedures, environmental compliance, and environmental safety & health programs
Experience with EHS management systems and programs
Experienced implementing and supporting various programs in all areas of Environmental Health & Safety
Proven ability to apply technical expertise to develop solutions for complex problems
Proven ability to work independently and manage a team
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Must be able to develop and work with Microsoft office tools, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Other computer tracking tools will be needed to support the position
Ability to manage multiple projects, and programs as well as demonstrate effective prioritization and implementation skills
Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective verbal communications
Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and follow-up on work flow to meet departmental goals and objectives
Ability to provide hands on support to management team and implement/execute solutions.
Team player and flexible to the needs of the stakeholders in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated excellent judgment and decision-making skills; Ability to analyze problems and identify implementable solutions
Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to develop and render concise reports, summaries and formal presentations
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Inspires, motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation, while helping others deal with the effects of change
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands & arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
Special Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 15% within the Continental U.S.
The salary range for this role is:
$108,275 - $153,615
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.
ABOUT US
At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century.
Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable.
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