Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Are you a passionate Environmental Health & Safety professional who thrives on building world-class safety cultures and driving continuous improvement? We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to lead Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives across our Tulsa, Oklahoma and Wichita, Kansas operations.

This highly visible role partners with site leadership and employees at all levels to create and sustain a culture focused on zero accidents, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. You will play a critical role in protecting our people, facilities, and environment while helping shape the future of EHS programs within a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do:

As the EHS Specialist, you will serve as the subject matter expert and strategic leader for all environmental, health, and safety programs across both locations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, systems, and initiatives that promote a strong safety-first culture.

- Identify workplace hazards, assess risks, and implement effective corrective and preventive measures.

- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and other applicable environmental and safety regulations.

- Develop, implement, and deliver training programs to enhance employee safety awareness and regulatory compliance.

- Conduct facility audits, risk assessments, and inspections to identify opportunities for improvement.

- Lead accident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and near-miss reporting programs.

- Maintain EHS metrics, records, reports, and regulatory documentation with accuracy and timeliness.

- Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and external auditors, as applicable.

- Partner closely with managers and supervisors to coach, mentor, and strengthen EHS accountability throughout the organization.

- Manage industrial hygiene programs and communicate findings to leadership while ensuring timely follow-up actions.

- Oversee Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management and support domestic and international hazardous materials shipping requirements.

- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure capital projects meet all environmental, health, and safety requirements.

- Support property insurance initiatives and facilitate safety audits with FM Global and other external partners.

- Develop and manage EHS operating plans, budgets, and resource allocation to achieve business objectives.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.

- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible EHS experience within a manufacturing environment.

- Experience developing, implementing, and improving EHS programs and management systems.

- Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

- Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and related regulatory requirements.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and training facilitation skills.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.

- High level of personal accountability and commitment to operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Aerospace manufacturing experience.

- Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a:

- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

- Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring and environmental testing equipment.

- Knowledge of hazardous materials transportation and regulatory requirements.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing aerospace organization where safety is a core value. You'll work directly with leadership, influence strategic decisions, and help build industry-leading EHS programs that protect employees, support operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

- Work is primarily performed in an office and manufacturing/shop environment.

- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and safety-toed footwear, in designated areas.

- Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and communication with employees across the facility.

- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds, with assistance from mechanical lifting devices when appropriate.

- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.