Environmental, Health and Safety Engineer

Responsible for analyzing, developing, improving and implementing new and existing safety, health, and environmental programs and policies. The primary objective is to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies governing the safety and welfare of all Oxygen Systems US employees.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, either formally or informally, by either written or verbal communication.

• Implement and or improve existing safety and health programs.
• Develop or improve engineering controls.
• Serve as Emergency Coordinator for all facilities.
• Serve as Environmental Management Systems representative.
• Train employees on the procedures and policies that impact their safety.
• Maintain records, as required in house, as well as by outside regulatory agencies.
• Solicit quotes from outside contractors to perform the required training approved by the N.Y. S. Department of Labor Hazard Abatement Board.
• Solicit quotes from outside contractors for Hazardous & Medical Waste disposal meeting compliance requirements for the D.E.C. & R.C.R.A.
• Solicit quotes and coordinate thru outside contractors, the testing, monitoring, analysis, or lab work that is required to establish our compliance with regulatory agencies such as those listed, but not limited too: D.E.C. - E.P.A. - D.O.T. - F.A.A. - B.S.A. - E.C.W.A.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit all permits required to continue compliance.
• Coordinate employee recordkeeping as well as employee training documentation with the Human Resources Department.
• Participate in plant wide Safety Committee meetings.
• Perform incident investigations, as required.
• Provide leadership and direction when it comes to dealing with potential occupational safety, health, or environmental issues.
• Report EHS activities to the Facility Manager.
• Provide general support and act as liaison when there are facility safety, health and environmental issues.
• Develop and maintain an audit process for safety issues throughout the facilities.
• Maintain personal certification status with regard to outside Regulatory Agencies
• Coordinate the above efforts with all Oxygen Systems US facilities.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US is an equal opportunity employer. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or hereditary cellular or blood trait, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam area veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)

*Relocation is not provided for this position.

*Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Education:
Required: B.S. in Environmental Studies, Occupational Safety & Health or related

Experience:
Required: 2 - 3 years experience in Environmental or Occupational Safety & Health work

Less than 5%.

Safran es un grupo internacional de alta tecnología que opera en los campos de la aeronáutica (propulsión, equipamiento e interiores), espacio y defensa. Su misión: contribuir de forma duradera a un mundo más seguro, donde el transporte aéreo sea cada vez más respetuoso con el medio ambiente, más cómodo y más accesible. Establecido en todos los continentes, el Grupo emplea a 100.000 personas para una facturación de 27.3 mil millones de euros en 2024, y ocupa, solo o en asociación, posiciones de liderazgo mundial o europeo en sus mercados.
Safran es la segunda empresa del sector aeronáutico y de la defensa que figura en la lista de «World's Best Companies» de 2024 de la revista TIME.

Safran Aerosystems es uno de los líderes mundiales en el ámbito de los sistemas aeronáuticos relacionados con la seguridad de las aeronaves y helicópteros, así como con la gestión de fluidos y combustible. Esta empresa no solo es un actor clave en todo lo que respecta a la seguridad aérea (oxígeno, evacuación y flotabilidad), sino que también participa en la descarbonización de la aviación gracias a combustibles sostenibles alternativos y a nuevas arquitecturas de motores. Además, cuenta con 5200 empleados en 7 países.