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L3Harris Senior Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (Mason, OH) in Cincinnati, Ohio
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.
About L3Harris Technologies:
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
L3Harris Defense Electronic Systems (DES), a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies. L3Harris DES specializes in the design and manufacture of fuzes, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, L3Harris DES’ primary manufacturing facility was specifically designed and constructed for the manufacture of fuzing and ordnance systems and precision electronic components. L3Harris is a partner you can count on to deliver quality products and solve your toughest technical challenges. The Cincinnati location has flexible manufacturing - capable of manufacturing a variety of products from large scale down to individual production units for development efforts, dual identical modern Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly lines for automated electronic manufacture, and on-site inspection and test capabilities to perform all required environmental conditioning test procedures. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.
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. Work with HR on occupational case management and restricted duty assignments.
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.
Maintain current chemical inventory and approve new chemicals prior to their arrival onsite.
Participate in and/or lead formal monthly 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.
Flexible to support off-shift or weekend activities and emergency response measures, when needed.
Ability to work in multiple locations and environments including offices, laboratories, manufacturing areas, and outdoor testing areas.
Perform all other duties as assigned within scope of abilities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience OR Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
2 or more years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
2 or more years of experience working in the Environmental Health & Safety function within an organization.
Must be a United States Citizen
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Experience interpreting and applying DoD regulations.
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.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.