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Héroux-Devtek

EHS Specialist

Héroux-Devtek, Strongsville, Ohio, United States, 44136

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An international leader in aviation

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom.

Information on the Division: Located in Livonia, Michigan, the 120+ employee facility is a center of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, assembly and support of landing gear, actuation systems and other aerospace components.

As part of the Central Division you will lead P&L responsible for critical machining operations of major commercial aircraft programs supporting Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Parker Hannifin, and military initiatives such as the B-2 Stealth, F-15, and V-280.

Benefits

Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth

A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product

Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off

9 paid holidays

A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision

Coverage for Domestic Partnerships

Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts

Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match

Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings

Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program

Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)

Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs

A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Summary The EHS Specialist will be part of a team responsible for overseeing required trainings, inspections, plan implementation, monitoring, reporting and will act as a subject matter expert for applicable regulations, regulatory interpretations, and permit requirements that are necessary for operations. This position works with all levels within the organization and alerts leadership teams on corrective actions and process improvements related to environmental, health, and safety hazards.

Main Responsibilities

Directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of the EHS programs, activities, and projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety of associates, and HDI corporate requirements.

Ensures and maintains all necessary environmental permits for regulatory compliance.

Serves as a subject matter expert for overseeing facilities for compliance with DOT, EPA, NFPA, and OSHA regulations and interpretations.

Create or modify training resources for new and changing regulations or corporate requirements.

Acts as an Emergency Coordinator and/or is part of the Emergency Response Team.

Responsible for on‑call and after‑hour compliance and safety related needs.

Performs and oversees all responsibilities of the EHS manager and/or Specialist.

Compiles, prepares, and submits facility required regulatory reports.

Performs internal audits to verify compliance with requirements and expectations; is the point of contact for external audits and regulatory agencies.

Oversees the completion of inspections, which include weekly Gemba walk inspections, waste inspections, environmental compliance inspections, and corporate compliance inspections according to Heroux‑Devtek corporate requirements.

Oversees the management of the document control records related to EHS documents.

Investigates accidents, incidents, near misses, related to EHS events to determine root cause and provide recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.

Ensures that EHS incident investigations and reports are prepared in a timely manner with an emphasis on identifying root causes and ensuring effective closure of corrective actions.

Track and control inventory of safety equipment and PPE on site to ensure that proper resources are available when needed.

Assume end‑to‑end responsibility for environmental service contracts and collection of residual materials including regulated RCRA hazardous waste.

Classify, analyze, and characterize waste for treatment and disposal, including segregation, containerization, labeling, and preparation for shipment in accordance with DOT and RCRA regulations.

Approves waste vendors for managing waste on behalf of the facility.

Manages waste trends, projections, budgets, purchasing, and reconciliation cost in relation to waste generated at the site.

Works on developing communication and culture at the facility via meetings, sending newsletters, and other activities related to EHS.

Supports and develops initiatives to improve the ecological footprint of operations, which includes GHG reductions, water conservations, waste minimization, pollution prevention, etc.

Our Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s Degree in environment occupational or safety sciences, industrial, safety management, public health, HR, or related degree program.

5-10 years of experience in a similar position.

Proven knowledge of developing and administering comprehensive EHS programs.

Demonstrated leadership experience.

In‑depth knowledge of environmental, health and safety guidelines and practices.

Occasion Travel required.

Extensive knowledge of OSHA, DOT, NFPA, EPA and other governmental regulations and laws.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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