We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to lead Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives across our Tulsa, Oklahoma and Wichita, Kansas operations.
This highly visible role partners with site leadership and employees at all levels to create and sustain a culture focused on zero accidents, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. You will play a critical role in protecting our people, facilities, and environment while helping shape the future of EHS programs within a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do:
As the EHS Specialist, you will serve as the subject matter expert and strategic leader for all environmental, health, and safety programs across both locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, systems, and initiatives that promote a strong safety-first culture.
- Identify workplace hazards, assess risks, and implement effective corrective and preventive measures.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and other applicable environmental and safety regulations.
- Develop, implement, and deliver training programs to enhance employee safety awareness and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct facility audits, risk assessments, and inspections to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead accident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and near-miss reporting programs.
- Maintain EHS metrics, records, reports, and regulatory documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and external auditors, as applicable.
- Partner closely with managers and supervisors to coach, mentor, and strengthen EHS accountability throughout the organization.
- Manage industrial hygiene programs and communicate findings to leadership while ensuring timely follow-up actions.
- Oversee Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management and support domestic and international hazardous materials shipping requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure capital projects meet all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Support property insurance initiatives and facilitate safety audits with FM Global and other external partners.
- Develop and manage EHS operating plans, budgets, and resource allocation to achieve business objectives.
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible EHS experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing, implementing, and improving EHS programs and management systems.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
- Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and related regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and training facilitation skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
- High level of personal accountability and commitment to operational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring and environmental testing equipment.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials transportation and regulatory requirements.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing aerospace organization where safety is a core value. You'll work directly with leadership, influence strategic decisions, and help build industry-leading EHS programs that protect employees, support operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Work is primarily performed in an office and manufacturing/shop environment.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and safety-toed footwear, in designated areas.
- Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and communication with employees across the facility.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds, with assistance from mechanical lifting devices when appropriate.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
CompensationEmployee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 75,000
Salary Maximum: 90,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
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