Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Summary

Aerospace is seeking an EHS Specialist (Environment Health & Safety Specialist II/III) to manage and implement Occupational Safety and Environmental programs such as emergency planning, fire protection, life safety, fire systems inspections and maintenance, fall protection, electrical safety, LOTO, contractor safety, injury investigation, laser safety, and others.

Work Model

This position will be full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Implements and enhances EHS awareness in the workplace through implementation of established Corporate EHS programs
• Collaborates with customers to mutually establish EHS requirements and priorities as a basis for department goals
• Ensures compliance with internal EHS regulations as well as compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including completing inspections and maintaining records, as required
• Interface with Emergency Response and Crisis Management teams
• Investigate injuries/incidents to determine root cause and develop corrective actions and track to completion
• Assists in training personnel regarding environmental, health, safety programs, matters, regulations and EHS awareness programs
• Respond to on-site emergencies, such as evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lock down

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Environment Health & Safety Specialist II:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, or related field with a minimium of 1 year of experience
• Willing to travel domestically approximately 5% of time
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Environment Health & Safety Specialist III include:

• 2-3 years of experience 
• Program and project management experience

How You Can Stand Out  

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

• 4-5 years of experience
• First Aid, CPR, AED Certified 
• Experienced with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and ANSI Standards 
• Experience with environmental, health, and safety best practices, standards, and methodologies

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.