Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
Description
Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)
Experience: 10+ years experience
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Science or related field is required.
Compensation: $100,000-$150,000 depending on experience.
Who We Are
nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to the United States military and our allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities – from semiconductor device through target identification – to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This is a great opportunity to work at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and our country.
Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).
Summary:
Working onsite in Longmont, CO, the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager will coordinate the execution of nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems’ EHS expectations at nLIGHT’s Longmont, CO locations. Under the direction of the corporate Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager, this position will provide leadership in the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs, procedures, and education initiatives that are consistent with the development of a world class team-based EHS culture.
All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.
Responsibilities:
EHS Policy
- Promotes employee awareness about nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems’ EHS Policy.
- Ensures nLIGHT-DS EHS Policy is consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Reports EHS Policy nonconformances to the corporate Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager.
- Responsible for maintaining and proposing improvements to nLIGHT-DS EHS policy.
- Provides all levels of the company with advice related to EHS matters, legal requirements, and best practices.
EHS Management System
- Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and updates nLIGHT-DS EHS policies, procedures, and programs in the US. Standardize with other global nLIGHT locations.
- Identifies, develops, and provides EHS training and education.
- Develops and manages internal EHS audits and self-assessment of the company, including risk assessments at varying levels, and acts as a trainer/advisor to internal auditors.
- Responsible for conducting employee safety training on programs including but not limited to: HAZCOM, PPE, Fire protection, Confined Space Entry, Compressed gases, Fall Protection, Ladder safety, Machine Guarding, Portable Power Tools, Forklifts, Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tag-out, Laser Safety.
- Conducts safety inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA standards, addresses safety violations, reports findings, recommends corrective and/or preventative measures, and conducts follow-up inspections.
- Provides ergonomics assessments as required.
- Creates a positive partnership with Company Leadership and serves as primary point of contact for EHS-related matters.
- Provides coaching to managers to ensure technical competence and EHS leadership development.
- Reviews and approves the compliance of new equipment through nLIGHT’s station sign-off process.
- Leads Safety Committee meetings.
- Provides oversight of the Emergency Response Teams, including conducting drills as necessary.
- Provides oversight of the hazardous material receiving and disposal processes
- Executes a robust Hazard Communication Program including the availability of correct and current SDS.
EHS Reporting
- Completes nLIGHT EHS Scorecards for Longmont, CO locations each month.
- Responsible to complete, post, and submits OSHA Log on time. Manages required postings.
- Completes and submits environmental reports
- Leads or participates in investigations of serious incidents within assigned region. Examines and interprets incident data, identifies root causes, and verifies corrective/preventive actions.
- Works with 3rd party Worker’s Compensation claims adjusters to ensure accurate reporting.
Product Safety Compliance
- Supports QEHS Director and Engineering regarding product safety and environmental compliance.
Laser Safety Officer
- Maintains the position as subject matter expert for laser safety in Longmont, CO
- Reviews and approves Laser SOPs and stations’ set-up. Ensures Laser SOPs are in place where required.
Required Experience / Capability:
- Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Science or related field is required.
- 10+ years of experience working in EHS with a track record of hazard elimination and employee engagement.
- High degree of independence and discipline demonstrated in creating and adhering to own work schedule.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years working in EHS in a manufacturing company in high technology.
- Product safety compliance knowledge preferred.
- Record of improvements in leading and lagging EHS indicators.
- 2+ years of experience and/or training with regulatory programs such as Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tag-out, Laser Safety, Forklift safety, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication and other programs, as needed.
- Requires flexibility in schedule to work with employees on different shifts and in different locations, as needed.
- Knowledge and experience with applicable regulatory and third-party standards.
- Excellent oral and written skills and an ability to effectively communicate ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
- Strong conflict resolution skills.
- A change agent who can implement new programs in a fast-paced growth environment.
- Ability to analyze and navigate complex and ambiguous situations.
- Ability to provide solutions to challenging situations, while promoting a productive and positive work environment.
- Ability to establish relationships while maintaining a neutral and unbiased stance.
- Ability to use sound judgement and discretion, and to escalate issues, as appropriate.
- Demonstrated ability to protect confidential and proprietary information and setting professional boundaries.
Benefits Summary:
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 11 paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
- Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
- Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].