EHS and HR Specialist

Talent Acquisition Consultant @ ADDMAN | Recruitment Expert | HR and Operations Expert

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician to join our team and support our Thousand Oaks, CA and Irvine, CA locations. In this role, the EHS Technician will develop the Environmental Health & Safety strategies for ADDMAN’s production and R&D facilities by coordinating and reviewing environmental, health and safety (EHS) and hazardous waste programs and results.

The EHS Technician will also provide comprehensive EHS support to cross‑functional teams while providing hands‑on support and facilitation of our safety values. At ADDMAN you’ll be part of a skilled and growing team pushing the limits of aerospace and additive manufacturing.

This role will primarily cover EHS functions with a mix of HR functions (75% EHS and 25% HR).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

EHS:

• Providing hands‑on support and facilitation of job hazard analysis, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
• Developing and coordinating implementation of safety policies and procedures
• Performing incident investigations, defining corrective actions, and assisting with the implementation of corrective actions
• Auditing permits, such as Safe Work Permits, Confined Space Permits, Line Break Permits, etc.
• Performing day‑to‑day company EHS needs such as new hire safety orientation, facility walkthroughs, safety training, and other safety‑related activities
• Tracking incidents, near misses, and first aid and analyzing the data for site leadership team
• Collaborating with occupational health providers to facilitate employee medical clearances and managing injury cases
• Perform industrial powder exposure assessments for various types of occupational hazards
• Cultivating positive relationships with employees and inspiring active and proactive participation and contribution to safety operations and culture improvements
• Ensuring contractor compliance to ADDMAN safety policies, programs, and procedures
• Ensuring company compliance to local, state, and federal regulations including CALOSHA
• Assisting with hazardous waste management

HR:

• Assist in onboarding new employees
• Promote positive employee engagement through communication, recognition programs, and workplace initiatives
• Act as a liaison and assist the HR Business Partner with employee questions and inquiries
• Travel to the Irvine, CA location for 2‑3 days every 6 to 8 weeks

Note:

This is not an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to a safety culture where safety is the first consideration before starting any task.
• Experience with all aspects of site safety programs in manufacturing settings, such as Emergency Response & Exit Plans, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Global label management and Waste Management
• Experienced in Analyzing, reviewing, and developing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent and three (3) to five (5) years of environmental, health and related safety, operations, or related experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a related field from an accredited college or university such as engineering, environmental science, industrial hygiene, construction safety or other related disciplines.
• 2‑5 years of EHS or significantly comparable experience working in R&D, Additive Manufacturing, or a similar type of manufacturing environment such as fabrication.
• 5 or more years of experience may be used to substitute the educational requirement.
• Experience identifying occupational hazards and implementing risk reduction measures.
• Ability to influence others without direct authority gain buy‑in for projects and initiatives.
• Proficiency with various types of EHS instrumentation (e.g. gas detectors, sound level meters, anemometers)
• Experience providing safety training.
• Experience performing incident investigations, identifying root causes, implementing, and sustaining corrective actions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of industrial hygiene.
• Knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements and ability to appropriately apply…