Education Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor's degree is required, preferred to be in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience managing environmental, safety and health programs in a manufacturing environment; Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position;

Preferred Qualifications

Skills Basic: 

Broad knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.  Thoroughly experienced in EHS inspection and audit processes, acquisition of permits, and interaction with regulators.  Strong knowledge of data management techniques. HFS products and markets.  Must have the ability to work effectively with Production & Maintenance personnel to secure voluntary compliance with health, safety, and environmental program elements.  Must have excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.  Must be able to prioritize and complete multiple, diverse work assignments with minimal direction and supervision

 

 Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager responsible for managing programs, policies and practices related to environmental and safety compliance, technical EHS support, documentation and data control, asset security, emergency response, loss prevention, and workers’ compensation cost control.  Acts as the facility coordinator and primary contact for internal customers and external agencies for all environmental, health, safety, and related matters. This position reports to the Director of Operations in the Kingston, NY fastener installation tooling manufacturing facility.

 Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

Howmet Fastening Systems, a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, holds the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners.  Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tall on aircraft and aero engines.  Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.  Headquartered in Torrance, CA: HFS employs over 6,000 people in 11 countries at 31 locations.

Role and Responsibilities Provides direction and technical support for environmental, safety, and health policies, programs and practices.  Develops, recommends and implements programs to assure compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.  Interfaces with Division and Corporate EH&S contacts regarding initiatives, policies, programs and practices; Manages safety, health, and environmental activities including policy development and implementation, documentation, reporting, training, permits, manifests, and third-party interface.  Fosters a positive and proactive safety, health, and environmental climate throughout the Division; Provides oversight for wastewater treatment, environmental laboratory operations, and hazardous materials operations, ensuring that all requirements are met to avoid incidents, violations, and fines; Manages local, state and federal health and safety regulatory compliance.  Maintains familiarity with regulations.  Develops and implements compliance strategies to avoid liabilities.  Interfaces with regulatory agency officials to provide effective representation for the Company; Manages loss prevention programs, coordinating workers compensation cases with Human Resources. Acts as the primary contact for all employees on accident reporting, investigation and hazard elimination. Tracks activity for lost work time, return to work initiatives, and restricted duty provisions; Oversees introduction of new processes, machinery, and equipment into operational status from an EHS perspective.  Ensures completion of hazard assessment prior to new introductions and confirms that remediation of identified exposures are corrected in a timely manner; Maintains technical EHS documentation databases to ensure that information is current, understandable, and accessible to end-users.  Provides training on new and revised EHS documents to facilitate understanding and proper application of information provided; Leads standing and ad hoc committees developed to deal with a wide range of EHS issues.  May chair committees to facilitate activities or serve in the capacity as technical resource provider; Participates on internal and external EHS organizations and committees to maintain required contacts and exchange of information; Can direct EHS matters, providing guidance and direction on development and implementation of solutions, products, and process improvements.  Participates in review and disposition of EHS issues and concerns and ensures attainment and maintenance of required certifications; Participates in business strategy planning in areas related to EHS matters; When performing any tasks involving hazardous chemicals or hazardous wastes, follow the regulations and requirements of SPCC Plan, RCRA regulations and operating procedures involving hazardous chemicals outlined in the AFS Fastener Environmental Management System; Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards; Maintains full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with the Howmet Guide to Business Conduct; Demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to ABS manufacturing principles and techniques. Performs other duties as assigned.