DCS Corp

Environmental Health and Safety Officer

DCS Corp • $87K — $146K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required due to customer sensitivity.
  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years in environmental science, safety, or related field.
  • Certifications such as Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, or similar required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software for reporting.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee safety compliance across 19 DCS facilities.
  • Conduct regular inspections and maintain safety records.
  • Evaluate tasks to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Draft and implement safety policies and documentation.
  • Lead EHS audits and coordinate corrective actions with management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence safety culture across multiple facilities.
  • Engagement in crisis management and safety committee activities.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development.
  • Collaboration with key stakeholders and regulators.
  • Dynamic work environment with diverse responsibilities.
Full Job Description
The Environmental Health and Safety Officer (EH&S) will oversee 19 DCS facilities providing support to the Director of Corporate Services. The Environmental Health and Safety Officer will implement and enforce a culture of safety at all DCS facilities, implement policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment, issue and manage safety related expenditures against budget, amongst other duties.

Essential Job Functions:

Administer fire safety, health, routinely inspect, test, and maintain necessary records Maintains physical space, ensuring a safe, clean, and OSHA compliant environment.

Evaluates and analyzes tasks and projects to mitigate risk.

Acts as liaison between DCS employees and any outside vendors to address potential workplace hazards and risks.

Drafts and implements safety policy and documentation.

Ensure safety standards are followed throughout the DCS facilities.

Perform EHS audits of facilities on an annual basis.

Formulate, track and coordinate corrective actions with local management and employees.

Charter quarterly Safety Committee meetings and participate on Crisis Management Team.

Applies, or assists with application, for required environmental permits, other licenses, and permits.

Inspect for OSHA violations and other safety issues.

Provide guidance and training to employees to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsible for distributing Safety communications and updating DCS Online Safety Page.

Monitor and maintain inventory of Safety supplies.

Manage Safety programs such as Hazardous Waste and Safety Shoe Programs and maintain working relationships with vendors.

Responsible for developing and conducting environmental health and safety training for employee owners and maintaining/updating course materials on the LMS system.

Assist in the preparation of weekly Corporate Service report by consolidating weekly meeting notes and drafting report for the Director to review.

Develop and maintain an efficient digital filing system through the SharePoint Portal and shared drive for all DCS offices.

Ensure adherence to all relevant OSHA, State and Local safety regulations.

Monitor DCS employees in the workplace to ensure safety guidelines are followed.

Maintain record keeping is always in good standing.

Encourage and promote the use of safer work equipment, materials and supplies.

Track and trend the number of incidents, and report to Safety Committee with findings and solutions.

Respond to safety incidents and coordinate with DCS HR and Legal as needed.

Evaluate new chemicals for exposure potential.

Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices.

Collaborate and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders and local regulators.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

A Bachelor's degree with 12 plus years of experience in environmental science/health, environmental engineering, safety, natural sciences, chemistry, environmental health and safety, or related field.

Associate Safety Professional Certified, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health & Safety Technologist (OHST) or similar.

Hazardous Waste Generator Training.

Ability to understand building plans.

Ability to presentation and report to executive level leadership.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software necessary to create and maintain reports and logs.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of safety regulations.

Ability to manage multiple projects.

Knowledge of DOT shipping requirements.

Experience with hazardous waste disposal and manifest requirements.

Effective training skills and ability to create and present EHS related training.

High level of PC proficiency working with MS office products (Specifically: Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Deltek.

Must possess a high level of interpersonal and communications skills and be willing to be a team player.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout facilities.

Must be able to bend, lift (40lb at a time), stretch, climb, and crawl to maintain and inspect equipment and building systems.

Climb and work on a ladder to conduct safety inspections.

Must be able to perform work in a variety of weather conditions.

Must be able to travel to perform safety audits of facilities.

Desired Skills:

DOD clearance a plus.

Master's Degree preferred.

Hazardous Waste Generator Training.

DOT Hazardous Materials Training.

IATA Dangerous Good Shipping Training.

HAZCOM Training.

40 Hour Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Training.

Salary Range: $87,934 - $146,561

About DCS Corp

DCS Corp is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering and technical support services to clients in the United States government and commercial sectors. The company was founded in 1977 and has grown to become a leading provider of engineering and technical services in the defense and aerospace industries. DCS Corp's services include systems engineering, software development, and logistics support, among others. The company is known for its expertise in advanced technology and has been recognized for its contributions to the defense and aerospace industries.
Learn more about DCS Corp
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
1977

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