Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide.

Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies.

Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives;

reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.

In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential.

QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose.

We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

The Advanced Robotics & Mission Systems division (AR&MS) of QinetiQ, is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist with a passion for promoting workplace safety and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role, you will collaborate across departments to enhance the division’s environment, health, and safety (EHS) performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive support to safety and ergonomic programs, ensuring the health and safety of employees both on-site and remotely.
• Develop and implement new procedures, conduct inspections, and provide necessary training and reporting to ensure compliance and improve safety outcomes.
• Collaborate with factory stakeholders to ensure production and operational changes mitigate risks to health, safety, and the environment.
• Conduct audits and inspections, document findings, and track corrective actions to closure.
• Analyze incident trends and use risk assessments to identify and lead continuous improvement projects to minimize injury, illness, and environmental impact.
• Facilitate incident investigations using a Learning Teams approach to address systemic causes and prevent recurrence.
• Participate in pre-job planning to verify that safety controls are in place for new, high-risk, or non-standard work.
• Maintain facility chemical inventories and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Utilize lean tools such as waste reduction and problem-solving to improve processes.
• Assist in creating and delivering presentations and training sessions.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations concerning environmental health and safety.
• Limited travel for company seminars, audits, and training sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an EHS professional, ideally in manufacturing, oil & gas, construction, or similar industries.
• Experience in developing and supporting EHS programs, providing training, and managing change to reduce risk and improve safety outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of hazard analysis, OSHA compliance, incident investigation, and corrective action management.
• Familiarity with industrial hygiene, ergonomics, machine safety, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement certification preferred.

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