We have an opening at our Foothill Ranch, CA (Orange County) facility for a Director of Environmental Health & Safety who is responsible for overseeing a safe workplace environment and assuring that Company activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and best practices.
This position requires close coordination of the EHS function with senior management, supervisors, and staff by offering technical advice and developing strategies to maintain a safe and secure working environment for employees, contractors, and visiting personnel.
Monitor daily EHS function of all company operations and facilities, and provide direction to EHS specialists and security personnel
Work with legal and risk management representatives to prevent legal actions and insurance claims arising from company operations
Review department policies and procedures and recommend the formulation of new/revised policies and procedures as needed
Ensure required EHS documentation is maintained
Monitor, review, and analyze proposed EHS legislation/standards for impact on the company
Manage EHS staff and participate in EHS staff recruitment, training, and development
Develop EHS training and orientation programs for all employees, contractors, and visitors
Conduct EHS audits of company facilities to monitor standards of safe, health, and environmentally sound practices
Implement processes and programs which control possible hazardous waste streams; oversee related permit development and submission
Develop methods that encourage safe practices by all employees
Investigate incidents and near misses to determine appropriate follow-up action
Technically advise management on methods to encourage health maintenance
Required Skills
This position requires heightened security because of access to controlled information, and employment with Tri Alpha is contingent upon Tri Alpha either verifying U.S. person status or electing to apply for, and obtaining, any necessary licenses. Tri Alpha may choose not to apply for the license for such individuals who may require them and may decline to proceed with an application on that basis.
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related science/engineering field
Preferred: Current CIH or CSP credential
Technical Experience
Experience dealing with as many of the following hazards as possible:
High voltage systems of up to a megavolt.
Large capacitor banks and other stored energy systems.
High energy lasers up to class 4.
Radiation generating devices producing both x-rays and neutrons.
Chemical hazards including strong acids, strong bases, and metal fires.
Confined space entry.
Rigging of heavy equipment and critical lifts.
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