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Reference #: EHS0124 Sechan Electronics is a 100% Employee Owned organization that provides products and services to the aerospace and defense industry.  So in addition to working for a company that helps to support our national security, how does ownership in the company and every other Friday off sound to you?

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining a comprehensive environmental, health and safety program to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and program compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Position Responsibilities: •  Implement, manage and monitor the company's environmental, health and safety policies and procedures that meet OSHA standards and other applicable requirements •  Continually monitor the performance and effectiveness of the company's policies and procedures and implement adjustments / improvements as needed •  Serve as an advisor for managers and employees in all environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements •  Coordinate and/or conduct employee safety training and ensure compliance with OSHA and industry specific requirements •  Serve as Radiation Safety Officer and oversee all industrial hygiene testing and monitoring as required •  Work with vendors to ensure compliance and improve safety initiatives (hazardous waste collection / disposal, etc) •  Maintain documentation and records as required by OSHA and other applicable agencies •  Create and facilitate a culture of safety to engage and foster employee ownership of the safety program •  Assist with site safety and environment compliance programs and requirements •  Chair the company safety committee and maintain certified safety committee status •  Collaborate with all departments to ensure safety procedures are integrated into business processes •  Manage the company's workers compensation program and applicable reporting •  Investigate near misses, injuries, and accidents to determine root causes and implement corrective measures where needed •  Performs other duties as assigned to support business goals and objectives.

Skills & Abilities: •  Dynamic leader with a record of achieving results individually and through others •  Self-directed, action-oriented, forward-thinking individual with high ethical standards •  Strong interpersonal skills with ability to provide positive, constructive feedback •  High degree of discretion and confidentiality required •  Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications: •  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or equivalent. •  4+ years of experience managing EHS initiatives •  OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire •  Experience working in a hand assembly manufacturing facility or similar environment •  Experience working in multi-shift operations

Work Environment: •  Office Environment:  Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •  Hours: 1st Shift; with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations. •  9/80 work schedule. •  Occasional travel may be required. •  Office located in Lititz, PA, with occasional visited to Lancaster facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled