Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist
Rochester, New York
Job ID 21656L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
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Job Title: Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist
Job Code: 21656
Job Location: Rochester, New York
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off—1st Shift
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist. The successful candidate will support site objectives, with wide-ranging knowledge of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs and regulations. The EHS Specialist will assist in the development, organization, administration, enforcement, and continuous improvement of all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs.
Essential Functions:
- Participate actively with cross-functional teams to establish policies and directions to achieve targets and objectives within the EHS program.
- Participate in and/or lead the investigation of occupational injuries and illness (both actual and potential). Fulfill OSHA recordkeeping requirements associated with occupational illnesses and injuries.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring of EHS programs and policies such as hazard communication, PPE selection, machine guarding, and control of hazardous energy, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations. Additionally, ensure standardization with Corporate EHS policies and procedures.
- Work directly with stakeholders within the organization to ensure EHS and regulatory requirements are met during facility expansion and renovation, space planning, and any other changes to facilities or work areas.
- Participate in and/or lead formal EHS compliance audits. Document the results of these audits, disseminate to affected personnel, and track to effective closure. Compile documented evidence of closure for all findings.
- Oversee management of required Environmental, Health, and Safety documentation. Ensure records are properly identified, maintained, organized, and available as needed. Maintain compliance with all applicable retention requirements.
- Develop and provide EHS trainings, communications, and briefings to fulfill applicable regulatory requirements and foster a culture of safety within the facility.
- Ability to work in multiple locations and environments including offices, manufacturing areas, engineering labs and outdoor testing areas.
- Perform all other duties as assigned within scope of abilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 4 years prior experience in EHS, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 8 years prior experience in EHS or Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience in EHS. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- 4 or more years of experience working in the Environmental Health & Safety function within an organization
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using and leveraging EHS tools and systems, such as Gensuite.
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analysis skills.
- Self-directed with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively.
- Experience applying NEC/NFPA requirements in manufacturing and engineering environments
- Experience in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (Construction)
- Experience with FCC OET Bulletin 65 (RF safety)
- Excellent problem-solving skills
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $68,000-$126,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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