Job Description

Category (For Job Seekers)

Defense & Aerospace, Facilities, Professionals

Location

H4381 - 438 SCI Plant 2 - Huntsville, AL 35803 US (Primary)
Job Description

For over 50 years, SCI Technology, Inc (A Sanmina Company) has been a leading provider of high technology design, development and manufacturing services. From tactical and airborne communications systems to critical subsystems for the Defense, transportation and energy sectors, SCI delivers high-reliability, cutting edge solutions that keep our civilians, first responders and war-fighters connected and protected in the field. While SCI is based in Huntsville, Alabama, several of Sanminas global facilities are, or can be involved, as appropriate, either with commercial or US defense related programs. Our relationships range from directly with the U.S. Department of Defense to major defense and aerospace as well as commercial original equipment manufacturers

**US Citizenship is Required**

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

Job Purpose:

Develops, implements and monitors company environmental, health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. Conducts training in emergency response, hazardous material handling, industrial hygiene, life safety and ergonomic compliance-related activities. Recommends corrective action where environmental health and safety hazards exist. Provides technical assistance to management and engineering staffs as needed regarding compliance requirements for OSHA, EPA, DOT, ADEM and other governmental regulatory agencies that may apply to new processes, equipment or materials to be introduced in plant operations. May have a role in the administration of the worker's compensation program and the implementation of workplace ergonomics and program solutions. Interface professionally with representatives of governmental regulatory agencies, local emergency response organizations and various external and internal compliance auditors. Responsible for the administration and retention of all EH&S records in Huntsville.

Nature of Duties:

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overseeing daily environmental activities at the Huntsville facility

Overseeing proper handling of hazardous waste operations

Maintaining requirements of air quality, water quality and storm water discharge permits

Comply or enforce with training requirements of employees, specific to the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 40 and ADEM Administrative code 14, relating to protection of the environment

Develop and maintain Environmental procedures to establish continuity and uniformity relating to environmental issues and compliance requirements for Huntsville operations

Develop and/or maintain procedures which meet the requirements of Sanmina and SCI Global ISO 14001 Certification

Develop and/or maintain, implement and manage the Environmental Management System

Continual probing for EHS deficiencies and opportunities for process improvement to promote compliance

Interaction with regulatory agencies, as required

HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES:

Re-establish and drive First Aid and EMT programs in the Huntsville facility

Monitor industrial hygiene including, but not limited to: lead, noise, mold and VOC's

Ergonomic evaluation of production and office areas

Assess, implement and monitor reasonable accommodations for compliance to requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Assess and suggest Wellness programs (investigate, justify and implement, when approved)

Develop and/or maintain, and manage implementation of health and safety programs to promote employee workforce compliance

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess and ensure compliance to regulations as listed in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29 (Labor)

Report accident investigation properly and drive accident prevention

Liaison to management for employee safety concerns and issues

Coordinate and facilitate a Safety Committee for the Huntsville facility

Network with other local companies for innovative safety protocols

Maintain and enhance procedures which establish continuity and uniformity relating to safety issues

Lead in enforcing a safe working environment for all operations

Familiarity with the Workers Compensation process and get involved as needed

Implement and manage the emergency response contingency plan for the Huntsville facility

Interact with regulatory agencies, as required

Education/Experience:

US Citizenship is required

Bachelor degree preferably in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, or Environmental Science or related educational background

5+ years experience as an Environment Health and Safety Engineer, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Must have current knowledge of both environmental and health & safety regulations at the federal, state, and local environmental levels

Experienced and knowledgeable in ensuring compliance with OSHA, RCRA, DOT, EPA and other EHS related governmental requirements as well as ISO 14001 environmental management standards

Certified in Hazwoper- Hazardous Waste Operations, preferred

Certified in Emergency Response, preferred

Certified as a Radiation Safety Officer, preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially with Excel spreadsheets and presentation software

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.