Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety Technician II works with and supports the EH&S team in conducting inspections, tests and measuring hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, the environment, and the general public. In this role, one assists in inspecting work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, local, state, and federal safety and environmental policies and regulations.

Position Responsibilities:

Conduct routine safety and environmental inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and work areas to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Ensuring all emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers and first-aid kits, are regularly inspected and maintained.
Assist with environmental and safety assessments and testing as required
Collaborate with EH&S and team to implement control measures that reduce workplace and environmental risks to improve overall safety and compliance.
Assist in collecting, preparing for pick up, and monitoring hazardous waste.
Participates in all aspects of the EHS inspection and audit program.
Assist with developing written procedures and trainings, and delivering trainings as needed.
Demonstrates the correct use of personal and general safety equipment. Inspects to make sure that workers are using required protective gear, such as masks and hardhats
Distribute safety-related materials and posters to promote a culture of safety throughout the workplace
Other duties as assigned

Special Requirements:

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

Bachelor’s degree in environmental or health and safety fields or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
1 – 2 years of experience in a related field with experience working with environmental and safety regulations, procedure and training development, and inspections
Clean DMV record (some driving of company vehicles will be required)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

Current certification in DOT, Cal OSHA 30hour, Hazard Waste Management preferred
Demonstrates competency in inspections and applying EHS compliance regulations to site operations
Demonstrates competency in working with diverse groups and be comfortable speaking publicly
Maintain a specified level of competence in EHS regulatory compliance
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
Able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, twist, bend (Occasional)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (Occasional)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$108,275 - $153,615

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required