Spirit Aerosystems

Mid-Level Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

Spirit Aerosystems$71K — $109K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science or a related field or equivalent knowledge from work experience.
  • 5+ years in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
  • 5+ years performing health and safety risk assessments and developing safety programs.
  • Experience with process improvements in EHS contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements occupational health and safety programs and processes.
  • Drives investigations for incidents and accidents, establishing root cause analysis and countermeasures.
  • Develops and delivers training and instructions related to EHS.
  • Evaluates the effects of emerging regulations on operations.
  • Creates corrective action plans for audits and inspections.
  • Plans and conducts health and safety audits.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Life and disability insurance programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time off benefits.
  • Potential eligibility for a $5,000 Kansas Aviation tax credit.
Full Job Description
Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

The Role:

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join The Boeing Company in the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team within the Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) division. This role is critical in ensuring the health and safety of our workforce while promoting environmental stewardship at the Boeing Wichita Site. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing EHS programs that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, fostering a culture of safety and sustainability. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, the successful applicant will help drive initiatives that minimize environmental impact and enhance workplace safety, contributing to Boeing's commitment to a sustainable future in aviation.

 

 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops, implements and monitors occupational health and safety programs and processes
  • Drive thorough investigations for all incidents and accidents, develop effective root cause analysis and countermeasures, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
  • Develops and provides training and instructions
  • Evaluates the impact of emerging issues, regulations and legislation to company operations
  • Develops corrective action plan to respond to internal/external audits and inspections
  • Plans and conduct health and safety audits
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science or related disciplines or equivalent subject matter knowledge skills and abilities acquired through work.
  • 5+ years of experience working in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
  • 5+ years of experience performing health and safety risk assessments, developing and managing safety programs, and performing audits
  • Experience developing and implementing process improvements 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, or Certified Industrial Hygienist certification, or other professional certification.
  • Applied knowledge in health and safety disciplines including Hazard Communication, LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, Incident Investigation, Ergonomics, Behavioral Based Safety, Machine Guarding and Lean Manufacturing
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Understanding of ISO 45001

Essential Duties and Physical Demands:

  • Ability to walk/stand frequently per shift
  • Ability to climb limited per shift
  • Ability to sit frequently per shift
  • Ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 lbs.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

 

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

 

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

 

Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $71,300 - $109,300

 

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

 

About Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit AeroSystems is a leading manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Spirit AeroSystems designs and manufactures a wide range of products including fuselages, wings, and nacelles. The company has facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and serves customers around the world. Spirit AeroSystems is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Spirit Aerosystems
Size
16,100 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$870.3 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
-10.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
NASDAQ

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