Huntsville, AL, US Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Requisition ID: 88891-0

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

 

Job Title:  Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

 

Job Purpose: 

Develops, implements and monitors company environmental, health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. Conducts training in emergency response, hazardous material handling, industrial hygiene, life safety and ergonomic compliance-related activities. Recommends corrective action where environmental health and safety hazards exist. Provides technical assistance to management and engineering staffs as needed regarding compliance requirements for OSHA, EPA, DOT, ADEM and other governmental regulatory agencies that may apply to new processes, equipment or materials to be introduced in plant operations. May have a role in the administration of the worker's compensation program and the implementation of workplace ergonomics and program solutions. Interface professionally with representatives of governmental regulatory agencies, local emergency response organizations and various external and internal compliance auditors.  Responsible for the administration and retention of all EH&S records in Huntsville. 

 

Nature of Duties:

 

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Overseeing daily environmental activities at the Huntsville facility

·         Overseeing proper handling of hazardous waste operations 

·         Maintaining requirements of air quality, water quality and storm water discharge permits 

·         Comply or enforce with training requirements of employees, specific to the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 40 and ADEM Administrative code 14, relating to protection of the environment

·         Develop and maintain Environmental procedures to establish continuity and uniformity relating to environmental issues and compliance requirements for Huntsville operations 

·         Develop and/or maintain procedures which meet the requirements of Sanmina and SCI Global ISO 14001 Certification

·         Develop and/or maintain, implement and manage the Environmental Management System

·         Continual probing for EHS deficiencies and opportunities for process improvement to promote compliance

·         Interaction with regulatory agencies, as required

 

HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Re-establish and drive First Aid and EMT programs in the Huntsville facility 

·         Monitor industrial hygiene including, but not limited to: lead, noise, mold and VOC's 

·         Ergonomic evaluation of production and office areas 

·         Assess, implement and monitor reasonable accommodations for compliance to requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

·         Assess and suggest Wellness programs (investigate, justify and implement, when approved) 

·         Develop and/or maintain, and manage implementation of health and safety programs to promote employee workforce compliance

 

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Assess and ensure compliance to regulations as listed in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29 (Labor) 

·         Report accident investigation properly and drive accident prevention 

·         Liaison to management for employee safety concerns and issues 

·         Coordinate and facilitate a Safety Committee for the Huntsville facility

·         Network with other local companies for innovative safety protocols 

·         Maintain and enhance procedures which establish continuity and uniformity relating to safety issues

·         Lead in enforcing a safe working environment for all operations

·         Familiarity with the Workers Compensation process and get involved as needed

·         Implement and manage the emergency response contingency plan for the Huntsville facility

·         Interact with regulatory agencies, as required

 

Education/Experience:

·         US Citizenship is required

·         Bachelor degree preferably in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, or  Environmental Science or related educational background

·         5+ years experience as an Environment Health and Safety Engineer, preferably in a manufacturing environment

·         Must have current knowledge of both environmental and health & safety regulations at the federal, state, and local environmental levels

·         Experienced and knowledgeable in ensuring compliance with OSHA, RCRA, DOT, EPA and other EHS related governmental requirements as well as ISO 14001 environmental management standards

·         Certified in Hazwoper- Hazardous Waste Operations, preferred

·         Certified in Emergency Response, preferred

·         Certified as a Radiation Safety Officer, preferred

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially with Excel spreadsheets and presentation software

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills are required

 

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen.