General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations. We are about supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. Military branch with allies around the world. We are looking for motivated and creative individuals who want to help shape and support this organization.

The Red Lion Team is seeking a EHS Specialist II on First (1st) shift.

GD-OTS offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental and vision, among a few other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you. 

Summary:

Designs, develops, implements and oversees the organization's environmental, health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities and to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with regulations | Responsibilities are within the Environmental Health and Safety Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines.

Essential Duties:

• Outlines and implements policies or programs to educate and promote employee health and safety or environmental compliance. 
• Delivers training programs educating staff on environmental concerns or health and safety risks found in the organization.  
• Communicates regularly with management and administration regarding the status of environmental initiatives. 
• Ensures that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained.  
• Tracks and documents accidents to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future accidents.
• Monitors known health, safety, or environmental hazards, such as noise, air, or wastewater pollution levels.  
• Coordinates inspection of facilities, vehicles, or equipment and processes recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations.
• Communicates facility-specific emergency response or evacuation plans.
• Has a broad and current knowledge of all government and applicable industry safety regulations. 

Required Qualifications: 

Associate's Degree 

2-4 years experience 

OR Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education & Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Safety best practices.
• Safety communications.
• Safety inspections.
• Safety investigations.
• Safety policies and procedures.
• Safety training. Inspection documentation.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in EHS or related discipline

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel: 

• Less than 25% travel likely. 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise