Environmental, Health and Safety Associate

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Associate The successful candidate will support site objectives, with wide-ranging knowledge of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs and regulations. The EHS Specialist will assist in the development, organization, administration, enforcement, and continuous improvement of all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs.

Essential Functions:

• Participate actively with cross-functional teams to establish policies and directions to achieve targets and objectives within the EHS program.
• Participate in and/or lead the investigation of occupational injuries and illness (both actual and potential). Fulfill OSHA recordkeeping requirements associated with occupational illnesses and injuries. Work with HR on occupational case management and restricted duty assignments.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring of EHS programs and policies such as hazard communication, PPE selection, machine guarding, and control of hazardous energy, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations. Additionally, ensure standardization with Corporate EHS policies and procedures.
• Work directly with stakeholders within the organization to ensure EHS and regulatory requirements are met during facility expansion and renovation, space planning, and any other changes to facilities or work areas.
• Maintain current chemical inventory and approve new chemicals prior to their arrival onsite.
• Participate in and/or lead formal monthly EHS compliance audits. Document the results of these audits, disseminate to affected personnel, and track to effective closure. Compile documented evidence of closure for all findings.
• Oversee management of required Environmental, Health, and Safety documentation. Ensure records are properly identified, maintained, organized, and available as needed. Maintain compliance with all applicable retention requirements.
• Develop and provide EHS trainings, communications, and briefings to fulfill applicable regulatory requirements and foster a culture of safety within the facility.
• Flexible to support off-shift or weekend activities and emergency response measures, when needed.
• Ability to work in multiple locations and environments including offices, laboratories, manufacturing areas, and outdoor testing areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned within scope of abilities.

Qualifications:

• Pursing a Bachelor’s Degree or Graduate Degree in related field.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying DoD regulations.
• Experience using and leveraging EHS tools and systems, such as Gensuite.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analysis skills.
• Self-directed with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively.
• Experience working in the Environmental Health & Safety function within an organization.
• 2 or more years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).